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Comedian Volodymyr Zelensky has previously played a president on television

Ukraine's new president Zelensky dissolves parliament

The declaration has been condemned by Kiev and the EU

Putin's plan to simplify nationality rules angers Kiev

31 plant workers and firemen died in the immediate aftermath of the accident in 1986

UN to mark 33rd anniversary of the Chernobyl disaster

Dmitry Medvedev (L) said Russia had a chance at improving ties with Ukraine with Volodymyr Zelensky (R) as leader

Russia eyes improved ties with Ukraine under new leader

Volodymyr Zelensky looks set to become President of Ukraine

Ukrainians set to vote for new president

Europe / 21 Apr

Scotland Yard confirmed that shots were fired by firearms officers

Shots fired in London as Ukraine ambassador car rammed

Comedian and actor Volodymyr Zelensky topped the polls after the first round of voting

Who is the Ukrainian comedian running for president?

Volodymyr Zelenskiy has consistently led opinion polls

Comedian leads first round of Ukraine presidential race

A vessel burning in the Kerch Strait between the Crimean and Russian borders earlier this year

US imposes new Ukraine-related sanctions on Russia

Worldwide, 98 countries have reported a surge in cases of measles

Warning over spike in measles as Irish cases up by 244%

An Orthodox cleric holds the Bible before the start of a ceremony for the signing of the 'Tomos' decree

Ukrainian church granted independence as decree signed

Dmitri Medvedev issued a decree that 245 individuals and seven companies were sanctioned by Moscow

Russia expands economic sanctions on Ukraine

Russia / 25 Dec 18

The conflict flared up again recently when Russia seized Ukrainian vessels and sailors

EU extends sanctions on Russia over Ukraine conflict

World / 13 Dec 18

Last weekend, Russian ships fired at Ukrainian ones on the Sea of Azov

G7 expresses 'utmost concern' at Russia-Ukraine tension

World / 30 Nov 18

UN Secretary General António Guterresb has urged both sides to exercise restraint

UN 'greatly concerned' over Russia-Ukraine conflict

World / 27 Nov 18

The Crimean Bridge across the Strait of Kerch

Troubled waters: The Russia, Ukraine naval standoff

News Lens / 26 Nov 18

Ukrainian naval tugboat and small artillery vessel in the Kerch Strait yesterday

Ukraine approves martial law after Russia seizes ships

World / 26 Nov 18

Russia has stopped Ukrainian vessels entering the Sea of Asov by placing a huge cargo ship beneath a Crimean bridge

Ukrainian ships fired on, seized by Russia near Crimea

World / 25 Nov 18

The site of the attack at a college in the Crimean city of Kerch

19 dead in attack at Crimean college

World / 17 Oct 18

Dutch authorities expelled four Russian officers

West accuses Russia of global hacking campaign

World / 04 Oct 18

Alexander Zakharchenko was head of the self-proclaimed Donetsk People's Republic

Suspects detained over death of rebel leader in Ukraine

Ukraine / 01 Sep 18

The two leaders last met in Sochi in May and struggled to overcome differences

Merkel and Putin to meet for talks on Ukraine, Syria

World / 18 Aug 18

Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump are deeply divided on issues

Sticking points for Putin and Trump

World / 16 Jul 18

Arkady Babchenko appeared at a news conference in Kiev this afternoon

'Murdered' journalist appears alive at news conference

Arkady Babchenko / 30 May 18

All passengers and crew on board MH17 died when it was brought down over Ukraine in 2014

Russia refuses to take responsibility for MH17 downing

World / 30 May 18

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