Last laugh: Ukraine comedian who became president

Comedian Volodymyr Zelensky has been elected president of Ukraine twice -- first as a character in the popular TV show "Servant of the People", now for real. Supporters see the political novice as a breath of fresh air but critics say he is a puppet of powerful rivals to Ukraine's outgoing leader Petro Poroshenko. As a candidate, Zelensky has blurred the line between politics and entertainment.

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