Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's party took a commanding lead in Sunday's snap parliamentary election, handing the novice politician a broader mandate for driving change and tackling corruption in the war-scarred nation.

On course for election win, Ukraine president offers alliance with rockstar Svyatoslav Vakarchuk's party

Angela Merkel had suffered yet another trembling spell as she met Finland's visiting prime minister on Wednesday. This is German Chancellor's third spell within the last month.

Merkel says 'very well, no need to worry' after yet another trembling spell

German Chancellor Angela Merkel was seen shaking when she met visiting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Tuesday (June 18) but said she had since drunk water and was feeling better.

Angela Merkel says recovered from shaking bout after drinking water

German Chancellor Angela Merkel was seen shaking when she met visiting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Tuesday but said she had since drunk water and was feeling better. Merkel looked as if she were struggling to stand up while she and Zelenskiy listened to national anthems during military honours upon his arrival.

Merkel says recovered from shaking bout after drinking water

Ukraine's parliament voted to reject Prime Minister Volodymyr Groysman's resignation on Thursday, with the largest faction arguing his resignation would lead to "chaos" before a snap election due in July.

Ukrainian parliament rejects prime minister's resignation

Volodymyr Zelenskiy was sworn in as President of Ukraine on Monday (May 20) in the country's parliament. The ceremony included Zelenskiy taking an oath and receiving President of Ukraine's regalia including a sign, a seal and a club.

TV comedian Zelenskiy sworn in as President of Ukraine

The United Nations Security Council has scheduled an urgent meeting for Thursday afternoon (local time) to address the situation in Eastern Ukraine. The development comes in the backdrop of Russian President Vladimir Putin signing a decree on Wednesday that would grant individuals residing in certain districts of eastern Ukraine the right to apply for Russian citizenship using a simplified procedure.

UNSC schedules urgent meeting to address situation in eastern Ukraine

The two men vying to be Ukraine’s next president traded insults in a raucous debate on Friday in front of thousands of supporter. Watch full video to know more.

Ukraine's presidential candidates trade insults in rowdy stadium debate

Challenge accepted: comedian and incumbent to debate in Ukraine's run-off at stadium

Comedian Volodymyr Zelenskiy leads presidential polls

Ukrainians will cast their ballots in a presidential election on Sunday in which a comedian with no political experience and who plays a fictional president in a popular TV series is tipped to win the first round.

Comedian in front as curtain rises on Ukrainian presidential election