Jewish actor with no political experience expected to take 73 percent of the popular vote; incumbent Poroshenko concedes defeat

The Jewish TV star has capitalized on citizens' despair over mainstream politics, war with Kremlin-backed rebels, poverty and corruption

Comic Volodymyr Zelensky, who is believed to be Jewish, tells President Petro Poroshenko he is 'a simple man who has come to break' the system of Ukrainian politics

Poll shows incumbent Petro Poroshenko heading for a spectacular defeat in the second round on Sunday, with 73% of voters ready to support comedian Volodymyr Zelensky