Volodymyr Zelenskiy took the oath of office as the president of Ukraine on May 20 and immediately announced that he is dissolving the Verkhovna Rada, the country's parliament. In his inaugural speech, Zelenskiy also called for the dismissal of several top security officials and said he would start a dialogue to stop the fighting with Russia-backed separatists in the country's east.
Zelenskiy Sworn In As Ukraine's New President
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Volodymyr Zelenskiy walks to the parliament in Kyiv to take the oath of office on May 20.
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Zelenskiy greets his supporters before the inauguration ceremony.
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Zelenskiy takes selfies with supporters. The 41-year-old actor and comedian had no previous political experience before running for president.
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Zelenskiy heads into the building of Ukraine's parliament, the Verkhovna Rada.