8 hours agoZelensky Party Wins Parliamentary Elections in Ukraine
Periskopi(7 years ago)
(7 years ago)The Ukrainian president's party, Volodimir Zelensky, has won the majority in early parliamentary elections, thus marking the consolidation of its political power. Polls show the party “People's servant” will have the majority in parliament, but will need a coalition partner to form the government. Zelensky has pledged to implement [...]
Polls show the party “People's servant” will have the majority in parliament, but will need a coalition partner to form the government.
Zelensky has pledged to implement reforms and fight corruption.
Speaking outside a polling station after casting the vote in Kiev on Sunday, Mr. Zelensky told the BBC that early parliamentary elections were “perhaps more important than presidential elections”.
Ukraine's new president, Volodymyr Zelensky, announced early parliamentary elections during his inauguration ceremony in May.
The elections have been ahead for October of this year, but Zelensky announced the dissolution of Parliament, the rel follows.
Ukraine is now in conflict for many years.
Wars between government forces and separatists east of Ukraine have begun since 2014, and have claimed over 13,000 lives.
Zelensky, 41-year-old former Romanian, mostly known for his role as president in a television show, has won presidential elections held on 21 April, with more than 73 per cent of the votes won.
