Zelensky wins by landslide for Ukraine’s presidency

TV actor and comedian Volodymyr Zelensky has won the second round of presidential elections in Ukraine, with 73.2 percent of votes, according to exit polls. His opponent, the incumbent President Petro Poroshenko received 25.3 percent of votes. The official results will be announced by May 4. Zelensky gave a short speech after his victory, in which he thanked his wife, parents and his team, as well as the volunteer and soldiers who “protect Ukraine.”

(PAP)