U.S. Special Representative for Ukraine Negotiations Kurt Volker has thanked incumbent President Petro Poroshenko for his leadership in a difficult time and for his commitment to democracy.
“We commend Poroshenko for his courage in leading Ukraine through a tremendously difficult time and for his commitment to the democratic institutions of Ukraine and for accepting the will of the Ukrainian people,” he wrote on Twitter.
5 years ago today Russia launched a campaign of aggression against Ukraine that has caused tremendous humanitarian suffering. Please see my video on the need to act to bring #peace4Ukraine. pic.twitter.com/V9kBcL8uPt
— Kurt Volker (@SpecRepUkraine) 20 февраля 2019 г.
As reported, the second round of Ukraine’s presidential elections was held on Sunday, April 21. According to the National Exit Poll, Volodymyr Zelensky won 73% of the vote, and Petro Poroshenko got 25.5%.