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Volodymyr Zelenskiy, a comedian who is leading Ukraine's presidential election race, has urged his supporters to propose candidates for top government jobs. (Associated Press/File)

Ukraine candidate urges talks to end conflict in east

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Volodymyr Zelenskiy, a comedian who is leading Ukraine's presidential election race, has urged his supporters to propose candidates for top government jobs. (Associated Press/File)

Ukraine candidate urges public to propose future Cabinet

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Ukrainian comedian and presidential candidate Volodymyr Zelenskiy speaks during his interview with The Associated Press, in Kiev, Ukraine, Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019. Zelenskiy, who has taken the lead in Ukraine’s presidential race, says his popularity reflects the public disillusionment with the nation’s politicians. (AP Photo/Efrem Lukatsky)

Ukraine has 44 presidential candidates in all-time record

By YURAS KARMANAU - Associated Press

Ukrainian comedian and presidential candidate Volodymyr Zelenskiy speaks during his interview with The Associated Press, in Kiev, Ukraine, Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019. Zelenskiy, who has taken the lead in Ukraine’s presidential race, says his popularity reflects the public disillusionment with the nation’s politicians. (AP Photo/Efrem Lukatsky)

Volodymyr Zelenskiy, comedian who plays Ukraine’s president on TV, leads real race

By Yuras Karmanau - Associated Press