Ukraine's new President Volodymyr Zelensky used his inaugural speech on Monday to announce a snap election, before promising to end the country's five-year conflict with Russia. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky taking oathes during his inauguration ceremony at the parliament in Kiev. He also vowed to stop the war against Moscow-backed separatists in the east of the country that has claimed over 13,000 lives. Uniquely for a first-time president, Zelensky has played the role before - for laughs. Ukraine's allies have given Zelensky a warm welcome, but the new president will immediately have to deal with a number of sensitive international issues.

Source: Daily Mail May 20, 2019 11:15 UTC