Ukrainian TV star Volodymyr Zelensky won the presidential election in April 2019 and sworn in as 6th President of Ukraine recently. He succeeded Petro Poroshenko.
According to the Central Election Commission, Zelensky won the second round with 73.22% of the votes. He became Ukraine's youngest post-Soviet President.
In his speech, he announced the dissolution of the parliament. It is a strategic move to bring the October 27 parliamentary elections forward to boost his party's chances of securing a majority at the height of his popularity.
Volodymyr Zelenskiy:
He hails from the south-eastern city of Krywyi Rih.
His election campaign slogan was 'unify Ukraine'.
During his first address as president, he pledged to protect the sovereignty and independence of Ukraine.
About Ukraine:
President: Volodymyr Zelensky
Prime Minister: Volodymyr Groysman
Capital: Kyiv
Currency: Ukrainian hryvnia