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The 2019 Presidential Election in Ukraine has seen significant developments, including discussions on the inauguration date of President-elect Volodymyr Zelenskyi, set for potential dates in May. Notable resignations from key ministers are expected post-inauguration, signaling a major reshaping in Ukrainian politics. Internationally, figures like Patriarch Bartholomew and various political leaders have acknowledged Zelenskyi's upcoming presidency, reflecting global interest in Ukraine's political shifts. Amidst these changes, debates on governance reforms and foreign policy adjustments loom, as Ukraine steers its course in a pivotal transitional period.
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Zelenskyi, Dodon agree to hold meeting on short-term horizon Zelenskyi, Dodon agree to hold meeting on short-term horizon President of Moldova Igor Dodon held a phone conversation with President-elect of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyi. 9 528 282 Previously in trend: Presidential election 2019

Foreign, defense ministers to resign after Zelenskyi’s inauguration, - president-elect’s advisor Razumkov Foreign, defense ministers to resign after Zelenskyi’s inauguration, - president-elect’s advisor Razumkov Foreign Minister of Ukraine Pavlo Klimkin and Defense Minister Stepan Poltorak may resign after Zelenskyi's inauguration. 10 719 173 Previously in trend: Presidential election 2019

Two proposals for presidential inauguration date appear in parliament Two proposals for presidential inauguration date appear in parliament More proposals for presidential inauguration date appear in parliament, for May 17 and May 26. 6 645 77 Previously in trend: Presidential election 2019

Parubii: Rada to consider resolution on Zelenskyi Parubii: Rada to consider resolution on Zelenskyi's inauguration date this week The Verkhovna Rada plans this week to adopt a resolution setting the date for the inauguration of Ukrainian president-elect Volodymyr Zelenskyi. 4 138 78 Previously in trend: Presidential election 2019

President-elect Zelenskyi faces trial for flashing bulletin after voting President-elect Zelenskyi faces trial for flashing bulletin after voting Obolon district court judge Vladyslav Deviatko is to hear the case of Volodymyr Zelenskyi; the president-elect breached the electoral law by showing the bulletin in front of the press in the second round of the election on April 28. 14 676 162 Previously in trend: Presidential election 2019

Zelenskyi proposes holding his inauguration as president on May 19 Zelenskyi proposes holding his inauguration as president on May 19 President-elect Volodymyr Zelenskyi has written a letter to Verkhovna Rada Chairman Andrii Parubii regarding the date of his inauguration as the country's new leader. 42 449 995 Previously in trend: Presidential election 2019

Verkhovna Rada official newspaper published Ukrainian presidential election results Verkhovna Rada official newspaper published Ukrainian presidential election results The official newspaper of the Verkhovna Rada, Holos Ukrainy, has published the results of the Ukrainian presidential election. 7 571 168 Previously in trend: Presidential election 2019

CEC accepts originals of protocols on voting results in 2nd Round of presidential election from all 199 district commissions CEC accepts originals of protocols on voting results in 2nd Round of presidential election from all 199 district commissions The Central Election Commission (CEC) accepted the original paper protocols with wet stamps on the results of voting in precincts in the second round of the presidential election on April 21 from all 199 district election commissions. 2 188 70 Previously in trend: Presidential election 2019

No exact date for Juncker, Zelenskyi meeting, - EC representative No exact date for Juncker, Zelenskyi meeting, - EC representative Negotiations on the future meeting of the President of the European Commission, Jean-Claude Juncker, with the President-elect of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyi, are still ongoing, for this reason, there is no specific date yet. 851 22 Previously in trend: Presidential election 2019

Patriarch Bartholomew congratulates president-elect Zelenskyi. DOCUMENT Patriarch Bartholomew congratulates president-elect Zelenskyi. DOCUMENT Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew has congratulated Volodymyr Zelenskyi on his election as the new President of Ukraine. 2 913 120 Previously in trend: Presidential election 2019

Putin not planning talks with Ukraine Putin not planning talks with Ukraine's new president, - Kremlin Russian President Vladimir Putin is not planning talks with Ukraine’s newly elected president. 3 717 77 Previously in trend: Presidential election 2019

Patriarch of Russian Orthodox Church Kirill congratulates Zelenskyi on election victory Patriarch of Russian Orthodox Church Kirill congratulates Zelenskyi on election victory Patriarch Kirill, the head of the Russian Orthodox Church, has congratulated Volodymyr Zelenskyi on his election as president of Ukraine. 9 608 222 Previously in trend: Presidential election 2019

CEC counts 99.87 percent of ballots in Ukraine’s presidential elections CEC counts 99.87 percent of ballots in Ukraine’s presidential elections April 23, the Central Election Commission of Ukraine processed 99.87% of electronic protocols on the vote count in the second round in Ukraine's presidential elections. 5 669 240 Previously in trend: Presidential election 2019

Ukrainian oligarch Kolomoiskyi plans to return to Ukraine after official announcement of election results Ukrainian oligarch Kolomoiskyi plans to return to Ukraine after official announcement of election results Oligarch Ihor Kolomoisky, who lives in Israel, is going to return to Ukraine after the official announcement of the results of presidential elections. 8 336 197 Previously in trend: Presidential election 2019

Merkel invites Zelenskyi to Berlin Merkel invites Zelenskyi to Berlin German Chancellor Angela Merkel has congratulated Volodymyr Zelenskyi on winning the Ukrainian presidential election and invited him to visit Berlin. 4 244 89 Previously in trend: Presidential election 2019

Tymoshenko insists on forming new government before parliamentary election Tymoshenko insists on forming new government before parliamentary election Leader of the Batkivschyna Party Yuliia Tymoshenko has said that a new government should be created before the next parliamentary election scheduled for autumn 2019, referring to the outcome of the presidential election. 43 347 694 Previously in trend: Presidential election 2019

Yanukovych congratulates Zelenskyi with election victory Yanukovych congratulates Zelenskyi with election victory Former Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych has congratulated Volodymyr Zelenskyi on his victory in the presidential election of Ukraine. 28 625 431 Previously in trend: Presidential election 2019

Poroshenko wins in overseas electoral district Poroshenko wins in overseas electoral district Incumbent President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko garnered a majority vote – 53.70% - in the overseas electoral district in the second round of presidential elections. 6 606 180 Previously in trend: Presidential election 2019

European Commissioner Johannes Hahn congratulates Zelenskyi on victory in presidential race European Commissioner Johannes Hahn congratulates Zelenskyi on victory in presidential race Johannes Hahn expressed hope that a new head of the Ukrainian state will fight against corruption more vigorously. 1 451 34 Previously in trend: Presidential election 2019

Over 90 percent of ballots in Ukraine’s presidential elections counted Over 90 percent of ballots in Ukraine’s presidential elections counted The Central Election Commission of Ukraine has already processed 91.5% of electronic protocols on the vote count in the second round in Ukraine's presidential elections. 11 467 265 Previously in trend: Presidential election 2019

Poroshenko comes to Independence Square in Kyiv to ‘Protect Ukraine’ rally. VIDEO Poroshenko comes to Independence Square in Kyiv to ‘Protect Ukraine’ rally. VIDEO President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko and his wife have come to the Independence Square in Kyiv, where the rally "Protect Ukraine" is taking place. 25 885 445 Previously in trend: Presidential election 2019 Poroshenko Zelenskyi debates

Zelenskyi: ‘If I fail, I will leave’ Zelenskyi: ‘If I fail, I will leave’ Comedic actor Volodymyr Zelenskyi is preparing for a major transition in his life: from being a popular television fixture to becoming the president of Ukraine. 9 855 315 Previously in trend: Presidential election 2019

Zelenskyi presents his team two days before election Zelenskyi presents his team two days before election Presidential election frontrunner Volodymyr Zelenskyi has presented a team of experts who he says can receive posts in his future government and administration. 92 087 1 410 Previously in trend: Presidential election 2019

Poroshenko calls Ukrainians to support him at presidential election and asks for pardon. VIDEO Poroshenko calls Ukrainians to support him at presidential election and asks for pardon. VIDEO President Petro Poroshenko posted a video message to Ukrainians 52 757 1 164 Previously in trend: Presidential election 2019

Zelenskyi leads presidential race, followed by Poroshenko, - Rating survey Zelenskyi leads presidential race, followed by Poroshenko, - Rating survey According to a poll from April 12 to 16, 73% of Ukrainians among those who intend to vote in the second round and make their choice will vote for Vladimir Zelensky, and 27% for the current head of state, Petro Poroshenko. 23 566 696 Previously in trend: Presidential election 2019

Zelenskyi calls Putin Zelenskyi calls Putin 'enemy' Ukrainian presidential candidate Volodymyr Zelenskyi has called Russian President Vladimir Putin an enemy. 35 670 347 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Presidential election 2019 War

Poroshenko plans to scale back own powers through decentralization Poroshenko plans to scale back own powers through decentralization President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko says he intends to diminish his powers through the implementation of the decentralization reform. 13 623 291 Previously in trend: Presidential election 2019

Zelenskyi announces ticketing for presidential debates in Kyiv Zelenskyi announces ticketing for presidential debates in Kyiv The tickets for the fan zone in the middle of NSC Olimpiysky stadium are available now. 35 847 1 129 Previously in trend: Presidential election 2019 Poroshenko Zelenskyi debates

Ukrainians hope next president to reduce tariffs, lift parliamentary immunity, speed up probe into corruption crimes – KIIS survey Ukrainians hope next president to reduce tariffs, lift parliamentary immunity, speed up probe into corruption crimes – KIIS survey The latest poll by a Kyiv-based International Institute of Sociology (KIIS) says about a third of Ukrainians hope the country's next president will reduce tariffs, lift immunity off lawmakers, judges and the president, as well as speed up the probe into high-profile corruption crimes. 11 509 359 Previously in trend: Presidential election 2019

Zelenskyi stays ahead of Poroshenko in runoff - KIIS survey Zelenskyi stays ahead of Poroshenko in runoff - KIIS survey If the second round of presidential elections in Ukraine took place in mid-April, 48.4% of respondents would vote for showman and presidential candidate Volodymyr Zelenskyi and 17% for incumbent head of state Petro Poroshenko, according to a survey conducted by Kyiv International Institute of Sociology (KIIS) on April 9-14, 2019. 58 411 1 942 Previously in trend: Presidential election 2019

Poroshenko: Presidential election runoff will not be disrupted Poroshenko: Presidential election runoff will not be disrupted Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko has said the second round of the presidential election, which is scheduled for April 21, would not be disrupted because of insufficient members of polling stations. 3 357 87 Previously in trend: Presidential election 2019

Poroshenko committed to win presidential election Poroshenko committed to win presidential election The president says he is doing everything to achieve victory. 30 544 665 Previously in trend: Presidential election 2019

Backsliding on PrivatBank Backsliding on PrivatBank's nationalization threats relations with IMF, - Poroshenko According to the President of Ukraine, the IMF will respond to any attempts to undermine the independence of the NBU in a hard way. 12 468 349 Previously in trend: Nationalization of Privatbank Presidential election 2019

CEC sends over 400 thousands ballots to overseas polling stations CEC sends over 400 thousands ballots to overseas polling stations The Central Election Commission of Ukraine (CEC) has transferred ballots to the overseas election commissions for voting in the runoff of Ukrainian presidential elections. 801 9 Previously in trend: Presidential election 2019

Should Ukrainians be divided, Russia may conquer them, - OCU Head Epiphanius Should Ukrainians be divided, Russia may conquer them, - OCU Head Epiphanius Head of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine, Metropolitan of Kyiv and All Ukraine Epiphanius has said that Ukrainians should unite to resist Russia's intentions to enslave them. 3 989 148 Previously in trend: Presidential election 2019

Zelenskyi arrives at Elysee Palace to meet Macron. VIDEO&PHOTOS Zelenskyi arrives at Elysee Palace to meet Macron. VIDEO&PHOTOS Ukrainian presidential candidate Volodymyr Zelenskyi has arrived at the Elysee Palace where he will meet with French President Emmanuel Macron. 36 798 397 Previously in trend: Presidential election 2019

1+1 CEO TV Channel Tkachenko to sue Poroshenko 1+1 CEO TV Channel Tkachenko to sue Poroshenko CEO of the 1+1 TV Channel Oleksandr Tkachenko has accused incumbent Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko of breaking into the studio of the Pravo na vladu [Right to Power] program without any invitation on Thursday, April 11, and is going to sue the head of state. 52 378 821 Previously in trend: Presidential election 2019 Poroshenko Zelenskyi debates

Zelensky Zelensky's guard strengthened before elections runoff, - Interior Minister Avakov The National Police provided the candidate's security yet in the first round; the incumbent President Petro Poroshenko has his own bodyguards from the State Guard Service. 6 471 155 Previously in trend: Presidential election 2019

Poroshenko calls Zelenskyi "virtual" candidate Poroshenko calls Zelenskyi "virtual" candidate President of Ukraine Petro Porshenko called his opponent Volodymyr Zelenskyi "virtual" candidate. 30 050 730 Previously in trend: Presidential election 2019

Hroisman: Ukraine will be fine Hroisman: Ukraine will be fine Ukrainian Prime Minister Volodymyr Hroisman says he is confident that everything will be fine in the country, regardless of who wins the presidential elections. 5 132 138 Previously in trend: Presidential election 2019

Zelenskyi team offers conducting debates with Poroshenko over telebridge Zelenskyi team offers conducting debates with Poroshenko over telebridge The campaign headquarters of showman and presidential candidate Volodymyr Zelenskyi has offered to hold debate with incumbent President Petro Poroshenko live via telebridge. 40 898 753 Previously in trend: Presidential election 2019 Poroshenko Zelenskyi debates

Peskov: We choose Putin, we will see Ukrainians Peskov: We choose Putin, we will see Ukrainians' choice soon Putin’s Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov said that "we choose Putin, we will see the choice of Ukraine’s nation" 10 702 187 Previously in trend: Presidential election 2019

Law enforcers boost security at NSC Olimpiiskyi as presidential debates approach. PHOTOS Law enforcers boost security at NSC Olimpiiskyi as presidential debates approach. PHOTOS Law enforcement officers are preparing to ensure public order and security at the National Sports Complex Olimpiyskyi, where a debate between presidential candidates Volodymyr Zelenskyi and Petro Poroshenko may take place. 8 923 58 Previously in trend: Presidential election 2019 Poroshenko Zelenskyi debates

Lukashenko: Poroshenko will win Ukraine Lukashenko: Poroshenko will win Ukraine's presidential election Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has said he thinks that incumbent Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko will win the second round of the presidential election in Ukraine on April 21. 9 900 284 Previously in trend: Presidential election 2019

Poroshenko dismisses Odesa governor Stepanov Poroshenko dismisses Odesa governor Stepanov President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko has dismissed Maksym Stepanov from the post of head of the Odesa Regional State Administration. 8 863 67 Previously in trend: Presidential election 2019

Zelenskyi says he ready to negotiate with Putin on war and peace in Donbas Zelenskyi says he ready to negotiate with Putin on war and peace in Donbas Ukrainian presidential candidate Volodymyr Zelenskyi has said he is ready to hold talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin on war and peace in Donbas. 35 636 864 Previously in trend: Presidential election 2019

Volker on elections in Ukraine: "We don Volker on elections in Ukraine: "We don't know how this is going to come out" Elections in Ukraine are similar to elections earlier held in France and the United States. 42 106 900 Previously in trend: Presidential election 2019

Foreign minister Klimkin calls on Parliament to adopt law on electronic voting Foreign minister Klimkin calls on Parliament to adopt law on electronic voting Ukrainian Foreign Minister Pavlo Klimkin calls on the Parliament of Ukraine to pass the legislative amendments regarding the electronic voting that will help increase the voter turnout abroad. 4 517 39 Previously in trend: Presidential election 2019

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