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Comedian's win in Ukraine presidential elections no joke

Ukrainian comedian and presidential candidate Volodymyr Zelensky

Ukrainian comedian and presidential candidate Volodymyr Zelensky Source: AAP

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Exit polls in Ukraine show the country has entered uncharted territory after a comedian with no political experience and few detailed policies easily won enough votes to become the country's next president.

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