The Ukrainian presidential race took a surreal turn on April 14 when what was supposed to be a debate between the two candidates featured President Petro O. Poroshenko discussing Ukraine’s future with an empty lectern bearing the name of his rival, a comedian.
2019 Presidential Election
New York Times: In one-man ‘debate,’ Poroshenko makes pitch and mocks rival image
Ukrainian President and Presidential candidate Petro Poroshenko speaks during debate at the Olimpiyskiy Stadium in Kyiv on Apr.14, 2019.
