Ukraine elects president

In Ukraine presidential elections began on Sunday. There were 39 candidates fighting for the highest office in the country. Reportedly, three people will have greatest chances to enter the second round - comedian Volodymyr Zełenski, incumbent president Petro Poroshenko and former prime minister Yulia Tymoshenko.

According to polls conducted before the election, Zełenski can count on 17.8 percent votes, Poroshenko on 11.7 percent and Tymoshenko can get 8.2 percent. The second round of elections is scheduled for April 21.

(PAP)