What Does the Election of Volodymyr Zelensky Mean for Ukraine?
Tuesday, May 7th, 2019
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, May 7, 2019 | 4:00PM - 6:00PM | Seminar Room 208N, 1 Devonshire Place |
Description
On April 21, Ukraine elected its sixth President since independence. Volodymyr Zelensky is the first Ukrainian President without political experience. In addition, outside of Israel, Ukraine is now one of the few countries in the world with a Jewish head of state. What does the election tell us about Ukrainian democracy? What are its implications for relations with Russia?
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