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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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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. 10 725 173 Previously in trend: Presidential election 2019

Avakov and Yovanovitch discussed key steps to provide transparent elections in Ukraine. PHOTOS Avakov and Yovanovitch discussed key steps to provide transparent elections in Ukraine. PHOTOS On Thursday, Interior Minister Arsen Avakov met with the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the United States of America to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch. 24 424 170 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. 7 581 168 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. 14 687 162 Previously in trend: Presidential election 2019

Police establish 36 facts of bribing voters, - Avakov Police establish 36 facts of bribing voters, - Avakov As of Feb. 7, the police have established 36 facts of bribing voters. 5 663 158 Previously in trend: Presidential election 2019

Ballot papers for presidential election have 10-level protection and are longest in history. PHOTOS Ballot papers for presidential election have 10-level protection and are longest in history. PHOTOS The CEC presented an 80-centimeter ballot paper for the presidential election. 22 391 157 Previously in trend: Presidential election 2019

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. 6 494 155 Previously in trend: Presidential election 2019

Speaker Parubii: president agrees that early parliamentary elections to destabilize Ukraine Speaker Parubii: president agrees that early parliamentary elections to destabilize Ukraine Verkhovna Rada Chairman Andrii Parubii is convinced that no early parliamentary elections are looming over Ukraine. 27 754 153 Ukrainian Politics

CEC processed all protocols at foreign polling stations: Poroshenko - 38.93%, Zelenskyi - 26.01% CEC processed all protocols at foreign polling stations: Poroshenko - 38.93%, Zelenskyi - 26.01% The Central Election Commission announced the full results of Ukrainians voting in foreign polling stations. 8 210 150 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. 4 002 148 Previously in trend: Presidential election 2019

Ukraine’s PM intends to run for parliament in next elections Ukraine’s PM intends to run for parliament in next elections Prime minister of Ukraine Volodymyr Hroisman voiced his intent to run for a seat in upcoming elections to the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine. 20 417 144 Ukrainian Politics

OPORA parallel vote count: Zelenskyi leads in first round with 30.1%, Petro Poroshenko has 15.7% and Yuliia Tymoshenko 13.3% OPORA parallel vote count: Zelenskyi leads in first round with 30.1%, Petro Poroshenko has 15.7% and Yuliia Tymoshenko 13.3% OPORA civil network disclosed the results of a parallel vote count. 18 040 142 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. 5 141 138 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. 2 934 120 Previously in trend: Presidential election 2019

Central Election Commission: no changes to ballots will be made Central Election Commission: no changes to ballots will be made The public statements, which have been made by certain presidential candidates in recent days, do not entail any legal consequences, and the changes to the ballots will no longer be made. 13 310 112 Previously in trend: Presidential election 2019

Three social research centers to hold National Exit Poll 2019 at polling stations on March 31 Three social research centers to hold National Exit Poll 2019 at polling stations on March 31 The Ilko Kucheriv Democratic Initiatives Foundation (DIF), the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology and the Razumkov Center have announced about the start of the National Exit Poll 2019 project. 3 690 91 Previously in trend: Presidential election 2019

CANADEM observation mission: Ukraine CANADEM observation mission: Ukraine's March 31 presidential election were free and fair The regular presidential election in Ukraine, taking place on March 31, was held honestly and freely, the election monitoring mission in Ukraine of the international non-governmental organization CANADEM has reported. 1 787 90 Previously in trend: Presidential election 2019

Tusk congratulated Poroshenko on reaching runoff of presidential elections Tusk congratulated Poroshenko on reaching runoff of presidential elections President Petro Poroshenko held a phone conversation with President of the European Council Donald Tusk. 2 528 89 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. 4 249 89 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. 3 362 87 Previously in trend: Presidential election 2019

NSK Olimpiyskyi has not received any official applications on debates NSK Olimpiyskyi has not received any official applications on debates The state enterprise National Sports Complex Olimpiyskyi has not received any official applications or draft agreements for arranging a debate between presidential candidates at the stadium. 1 891 86 Previously in trend: Presidential election 2019 Poroshenko Zelenskyi debates

Police identify, apprehend five persons involved in attack on presidential candidate Hrytsenko, interior minister says Police identify, apprehend five persons involved in attack on presidential candidate Hrytsenko, interior minister says Five of those who attacked leader of Hromadska Pozytsia (Civil Position) party, presidential candidate Anatolii Hrytsenko, were identified and detained by the National Police. 14 348 82 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. 4 143 78 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. 6 653 77 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. 3 726 77 Previously in trend: Presidential election 2019

Casting ballots instead of citizens working abroad to be punished by prison term, - Avakov Casting ballots instead of citizens working abroad to be punished by prison term, - Avakov Ukraine Minister of Interior Arsen Avakov encourages police officers to react toughly to possible fraud during the upcoming presidential elections scheduled for March 31, such as voting instead of a citizen working abroad. 6 904 73 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. 2 191 70 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. 8 875 67 Previously in trend: Presidential election 2019

Hrytsenko, Muraiev, Kuprii registered as presidential candidates Hrytsenko, Muraiev, Kuprii registered as presidential candidates January 15, Ukraine's Central Election Commission registered three presidential candidates. 4 265 64 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. 8 937 58 Previously in trend: Presidential election 2019 Poroshenko Zelenskyi debates

Ukraine Foreign Ministry not to register Russian monitors for Ukraine presidential elections, - Klimkin Ukraine Foreign Ministry not to register Russian monitors for Ukraine presidential elections, - Klimkin Ukraine Foreign Ministry will deny registration to Russian monitors at Ukraine presidential elections and has sent a corresponding request to the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR). 4 854 57 Previously in trend: Presidential election 2019

Verkhovna Rada bans Russian observers from monitoring elections in Ukraine Verkhovna Rada bans Russian observers from monitoring elections in Ukraine The Verkhovna Rada has adopted a law, which bans Russians from serving as official monitors during Ukraine elections. 4 648 50 Previously in trend: Presidential election 2019

Central Election Commission presented final voter turnout on Ukraine Central Election Commission presented final voter turnout on Ukraine's March 31 Election Day Ukraine's Central Election Commission (CEC) has announced the final voter turnout figure on the March 31 Election Day, saying 63.48% of voters went to the polls. 5 044 40 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. 4 521 39 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. 1 457 34 Previously in trend: Presidential election 2019

ENEMO: elections were conducted transparently and effectively ENEMO: elections were conducted transparently and effectively The first round of the presidential elections in Ukraine was transparent and effective, mostly in line with Ukrainian laws and international democratic standards. 1 060 32 Previously in trend: Presidential election 2019

Ukraine Ukraine's election competitive and free, with citizens' opportunity to choose, - OSCE observers The first round of the presidential elections in Ukraine was competitive and citizens had the opportunity to freely express their will, the OSCE PA Election Observation Mission in Ukraine has said. 1 944 24 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. 861 22 Previously in trend: Presidential election 2019

Ukraine’s international partners expect democratic presidential elections, - Mingarelli Ukraine’s international partners expect democratic presidential elections, - Mingarelli Ukraine’s international partners expect democratic presidential elections, and that observers will be able to notice all possible irregularities in the electoral process. 802 15 Previously in trend: Presidential election 2019

28.000 polling stations in Ukraine finished vote counting, - police 28.000 polling stations in Ukraine finished vote counting, - police More than 28 thousand polling stations on the territory of Ukraine completed the counting of votes. 3 082 12 Previously in trend: Presidential election 2019

Ukraine to spend over $70M on presidential elections, – CEC Ukraine to spend over $70M on presidential elections, – CEC Over 2 billion hryvnia ($71.3 million) will be spent on the organization of the presidential elections in Ukraine. 643 11 Previously in trend: Presidential election 2019 Budget 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. 809 9 Previously in trend: Presidential election 2019

Interior Ministry: police opened 71 cases on violations during elections Interior Ministry: police opened 71 cases on violations during elections During the period from March 31 to April 2, police received 2,690 reports related to violations of the electoral law, the press service of the Interior Ministry reported. 1 210 3 Previously in trend: Presidential election 2019

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