The USA elected a comedian, too...Can a comedian be any worse? They nearly had a boxing champion.(http://www.jfkassassinationforum.com/Smileys/DarkB/icon_thumleft.gif)
The Ukrainian papers are saying that Zelinsky is Kolomoisky's protege, a way for Kolomoisky to enrich himself."Enrich himself" even more?
This post was composed without the aid of google.
so a guy who stars in a TV show where he plays the President of Ukraine will now actually become the President of Ukraine??? Check X
and he’s a Galician Jew Check X
slovo to moy brat in Novorossiya
Should his ethnicity / religion matter ? I guess it makes more sense if he will be Kolomoisky's stooge.
jayH
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It is almost certain that Zelenskiy will win the coming election . Those that did not vote for Poroshenko in the first round-- will most likely continue to vote against him in the next round -thus making it most likely that there will be an easy win for Zelenskiy.
In the last few days he has at last made some real statements of intent top some of the very fundamental issues facing Ukraine ie dealing with Russia and Corruption. He has said that he will be driven by what the people want ( just like his TV character!!) and his comments in the last few days reflect that.
The sceptics - will(are) say the ideas are ok-- but how will they be executed? These basic policies will be supported by Ukrainian nationalists and the more extreme end ( the keep Ukraine free end !) of Ukrainian beliefs and would reflect a basic extension of some of the current directions. That is really important in my view -- any sign of weakness perceived by Russia is likely to see Russia ramp up it's attempts to destabilise Ukraine and gain influence and/or territory.
His comments on corruption-- good as far as they go .As we have seen over the last 4 years it is a really difficult area for Ukraine -- and as Zelenskiy says in his statement- very important for foreign investors. To me- that is very true-- but even more important for all Ukrainians and to get the economy on a real basis for future growth & prosperity.
Maybe this is the new broom Ukraine needs ??
Zelenskiy’s opponents have thus claimed the actor has no political vision. But with the runoff election on April 21 approaching, Zelenskiy has started to reveal where he stands on key issues for the country, and how he is going to address them, albeit in rather vague terms.
Zelenskiy reveals plans to end war with Russia, fight corruption
Ending the war
Zelenskiy says the first step to ending the war in the Donbas is to establish a ceasefire.
“We can’t afford a long process, because every day starts with news of the number of killed and injured at war. We don’t have time to warm up,” he said, adding that he was ready to negotiations with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
The stalled Minsk peace process has to be rebooted, he said: “It’s a war with Russia, so the talks should be with Russia. It must be in a diplomatic format, with the presence of Western partners. We will never sacrifice our people or territories.”
Ukraine also has to start an information war against Russia, Zelenskiy believes. In previous interviews, he said Ukraine needs to launch a Russian-language television channel that will broadcast in eastern Ukraine and the Russian-occupied territories of the Donbas.
“We need to reach out to everyone in the east and the occupied territories: “Guys, you’ve been brainwashed, you’re part of Ukraine, we’re waiting for you, you’re Ukrainians”,” he said.
Zelenskiy also promises that Ukraine will continue its integration with the European Union and North-Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), but adds that the benefits of accession to NATO are yet to be explained to Ukrainians living in the eastern parts of the country.
“As a Ukrainian citizen I’m for NATO, but we have to explain to people that it is for security. We have to reach out to everyone in the east. NATO (membership) has to be (decided) through a referendum,” he said.
Fighting corruption
Ukraine’s investment climate depends on two things, according to Zelenskiy: the protection of business and the fight against corruption.
On April 6, his team released a detailed anti-corruption program.
“It is wrong to hope that a corrupt state system would have the will to deprive itself of its feeding base. Corruption for old politicians is like water for fish. The old political elite being against corruption is the same as bees being against honey,” the statement
Here are the key steps in Zelenskiy’s anti-corruption agenda.
Ensure real independence of the entire chain of anti-corruption agencies: in particular, anti-corruption agencies have to be established via an independent international selection board;
Remove immunity from prosecution for politicians;
Establish the High Economic Court;
Strip law enforcement agencies, such as the Security Service of Ukraine, Prosecutor General’s Office, and Ministry of Interior Affairs, of powers to investigate economic crimes. Transfer these powers to a new agency for economic investigations;
Decriminalize economic activity as much as possible and introduce monetary and administrative penalties for economic crimes, and hold to account public officials who harass businesses;
Toughen the punishment for public officials involved in corruption by way of voluntary resignation, confiscation of property, and a lifelong ban on taking any public office. Ban the courts from releasing corrupt officials on bail;
E-government: as many government services to business as possible should be moved online;
Engage citizens in exposing corruption through a system of rewards;
Ask Western law enforcement agencies to open investigations into Ukrainian officials determined by Ukrainian anti-corruption agencies to be involved in corruption.
http://www.kyivpost.com/ukraine-politics/zelenskiy-reveals-plans-to-end-war-with-russia-fight-corruption.html
At least he doesn't have any chocolate factories for Russia to shut down.
If they kill some more of his countrymen, he can wound them with his one-liners.
Zelenskiy says the first step to ending the war in the Donbas is to establish a ceasefire.
The stalled Minsk peace process has to be rebooted.
The protection of business and the fight against corruption.
These first ones are easy for anyone to say and probably have been said and tried by others already . . . like a USA candidate saying 'we must end poverty.'
Ukraine also has to start an information war against Russia.
Maybe this is something new.
I am more concerned by the things Boe and Krimster have pointed out that Zelenskiy's election will just lead to more power for and his ability to steal more billions from Ukraine's government and Ukrainian people.
Also, I believe that Zelenskiy is actually pro-Russian and . . . when he deals with Putin, he will give away too much.
My wife and MIL think the comedian is a joke. Does anybody know any Ukrainians that like the guy?
Also, I believe that Zelenskiy is actually pro-Russian and. . .
when he deals with Putin, he will give away too much.
The parent company of all three is Cyprus registered Green Family LTD company which is also associated with studio Kvartal 95 in Ukraine.
Hasn't Zelensky sold his shares in Green Family LTD at the very beginning of his presidential run?
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So, despite the face we have posters here who are wont to declare that Ukrainians are genetically anti Semitic, and their leaders are all neo Nazis, a Jewish Ukrainian has won the presidency with 79% of the vote.
BO, here’s the plan....
when I lived in Crimea, I told everyone there that "Russia is coming"
only a few people believed me
when I lived in Crimea, I told everyone there that "Russia is coming"...only a few people believed meMaybe they thought you were advertising re-runs of Norman Jewison's 1966 movie ;D: