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Poroshenko
April 22, 2019
Michael Colborne
Why Did Ukrainians Just Elect a Comedian President?
The appeal of an outsider—particularly in a country beset by corruption—can be strong. But outsiders can also be risky bets.
April 19, 2019
Justin Lynch
The Oligarch Battle Behind Ukraine’s Presidential Election
The run-off between incumbent Petro Poroshenko and comedian Volodymyr Zelenskiy, Ukraine-watchers say, is part of a struggle going back years.
April 1, 2019
Michael Colborne
The Answer to Ukraine’s Problems Is...a Comedian?
Volodymyr Zelenskiy, triumphing in Ukraine's first round of presidential elections, has become the world's latest entertainer-politician.
May 21, 2015
Jochen Hellbeck
Ukraine Makes Amnesia the Law of the Land
Poroshenko wants his nation to forget its role in Nazi atrocities
September 16, 2014
Linda Kinstler
Putin Just Got Exactly What He Wanted in Eastern Ukraine
September 3, 2014
Linda Kinstler
NATO Can't Do Anything to Save Ukraine
But this week's summit is a win for the U.S.
July 3, 2014
Linda Kinstler
The Russia-Ukraine Conflict Could Tear My Family Apart
Members on opposing sides are barely speaking to each other
June 17, 2014
Linda Kinstler
What Options Do Putin and Ukraine Have Left?
Russia's gas cutoff and the possibilities for peace
May 26, 2014
Linda Kinstler
Ukrainian President-Elect Petro Poroshenko Promises Reform as More Fighting Breaks Out
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