Much will depend on whom the eliminated candidates now endorse, and whether Zelenskiy can continue to pick up protest votes in the final round.
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Court Ruling Undermines Anti-Corruption Achievements in Ukraine
Constitutional court ruling of 26 February 2019 undermines anti corruption achievements in Ukraine by striking down Article 368-2 of the Criminal Code.
Ukrainian Court Strikes Down Anti-Corruption Law
Ukraine’s Constitutional Court has struck down a law against corruption, raising concern about the country’s fight against endemic corruption.
Ukraine Commission Must Continue Investigating Civic Activist Attacks
Ukrainian commission must continue to identify the motivation behind violence on civic activists and examine response of country’s law enforcement agencies.
Comedian Leads Ukraine Polls as Dirty-Trick Accusations Mount
Ukrain has 44 candidates to pick from in next month’s presidential elections, but they do not feel spoiled for choice as Volodymyr Zelenskiy leads polls.
Ukraine Candidate Urges Public to Propose Future Cabinet
A comedian who is leading Ukraine’s presidential election race has urged his supporters to propose candidates for top government jobs.
Official Charged in Acid Attack on Ukrainian Corruption Activist
Ukrainian high-ranking regional official charged with organizing deadly acid attack on prominent anti-corruption activist that prompted widespread outrage.
Ukraine’s 44 Presidential Candidates Set All-Time Record
Ukraine’s election officials say they have registered 44 presidential contenders, an all-time record for nation with comedian Volodymyr Zelenskiy on runoff.
Ukraine MPs Bar Russians From Observing Elections
Ukraine’s Supreme Rada voted to exclude Russian citizens from serving as election monitors during an upcoming presidential election.
Ex-PM and President Trade Corruption Accusations in Ukraine Campaign
Former Ukrainian prime minister Yulia Tymoshenko, who is running for president in next month’s election, accused incumbent Petro Poroshenko of corruption.