Zelensky's gamble to call snap parliamentary elections has paid off

[msmob]

"The party of Ukrainian president - and ex-comedian - Volodymyr Zelensky is set to win a snap parliamentary election, consolidating his political power.

Exit polls suggest his Servant of the People party will have a majority in parliament - but may still need a coalition partner to form a government."

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-49061504



I STILL can't decide if he's anyone's puppet - but this victory should certainly allow him to put his people in charge

What do others think ?

[2tallbill]

What do others think ?

It's sort of like going to meet a girl for the first time. I have cautious optimism.

[msmob]

The final results are in and the comedian has won the fist outright majority in Ukraine Parliamentary history . - securing SIXTY percent of the Verkhovna Rada seats , the country’s parliament. 


http://emerging-europe.com/intelligence/four-takeaways-from-ukraines-parliamentary-election/


Worryinlg, is that the Russian leaning 'For Life' party took all the eastern-most rural seats - but were obliterated in Kharkiv



Most Ukrainians favour EU (and to a lessor - but still a majority extent  NATO)  membership and too many regard Russia as an aggressor state .. (


I still have no idea if Zelensky is a puppet of Kolomoisky or a breath of fresh air ..