Comedian Volodymyr Zelensky has played the role of president in a Ukrainian television comedy. But in an unusual case of life mirroring art, he could soon be taking on the top job in real life, as the first round of voting continues.
Current president Petro Poroshenko is seeking re-election keeping his campaign line simple: with the slogan army, language and faith. However, the platform of the 41-year old Zelensky is less clear – apart from his pro-EU stance.
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