Ukraine’s new president Zelensky calls snap elections 0 SHARES Share it! Share TweetBy Agence France-PresseUkraine’s new President Volodymyr Zelensky used his inaugural speech Monday to call snap parliamentary polls after shooting to power in a country wracked by a separatist conflict and severe economic problems. Zelensky took a non-traditional route to his inauguration — walking from his nearby home, after saying he wanted a less pompous ceremony. In his speech, Zelensky referred to his background as a comedian. “In the next five years, I’ll do all I can so that Ukrainians don’t cry.”Uniquely for a first-time president, Zelensky has played the role before — for laughs.

Source: Manila Bulletin May 20, 2019 12:22 UTC