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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In his inaugural speech, the former comedian said he will try to ensure that "Ukrainians do not cry" during his term in office.
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Zelenskiy receives the Ukrainian symbols of power.
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