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Ukraine Elections: Comedian Volodymyr Zelensky wins presidency by landslide

R Sinduja

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Ukrainian comedian Volodymyr Zelensky has won a landslide victory in the country's presidential elections. He dominated the 1st round of voting 3 weeks ago, more than 70% support according to exit polls. His supporters expressed hopes1 the victory would usher in a new generation of leaders committed to weeding out oligarchs & political corruption. If polls are correct then he will be elected for a 5-year term.