Ukraine presidential election: Comedian Volodymyr Zelenskiy wins first round

A comedian with no political experience, Volodymyr Zelenskiy, has won the first round of the presidential election in Ukraine 

According to exit polls, Mr Zelenskiy received 30.4% of the vote, while incumbent President, Petro Poroshenko, is second with 17.8%.

Thirty nine candidates were on the ballot paper, and with none receiving 50%, the top two will compete in the run-off on the 21st of April.