Volodymyr Zelensky’s inauguration as Ukraine’s sixth president on May 20, 2019 was as unorthodox as his profile as a presidential candidate. A political novice, he had made his name and his fortune as a comedian, actor and television personality. And for his debut as chief executive, he decided to infuse some drama and a little slapstick into politics.
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Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky holds the bulava, the Ukrainian symbol of power, during his inauguration ceremony at the parliament in Kyiv on May 20, 2019.
