'Spectacular performance': Western media on Poroshenko's rule and his defeat in elections

NV publishes comments by Western media about why Petro Poroshenko lost presidential elections to Vladimir Zelensky.

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Positioning itself as a non-systemic candidate, Zelensky benefited from the deep disappointment of voters in Poroshenko and the Ukrainian political establishment. He kindled the anger of the voters, blaming Poroshenko in corruption, inability to raise the standard of living and insufficient efforts to put an end to the war in the east of the country.

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After a deep recession in 2014 – 2015, Ukraine’s economy has shown an increase of 2-3% over the past few years after reforms and support from abroad, including the IMF's multi-billion dollar loans. But Poroshenko faced sharp criticism for failing to raise the standard of living and overcome corruption.

The outgoing leader came to power after the 2014 pro-Western uprising of the year overthrew the Kremlin-supported regime, prompting the annexation of Crimea by Moscow.

His supporters attribute to him the restoration of the army and the creation of an Orthodox church independent of Russia.

But many believe that the country's ruling elite has forgotten the promises of the revolution.

The Guardian: Poroshenko's referendum, but also very Ukrainian elections

“Poroshenko’s freedom was limited by his alliances and political debts,” said a Western diplomat based in Kyiv, portraying the incumbent president as part of an old system of influence, noting that every time he tried to break free from its borders, he found himself limited in his decisions and actions.

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While in recent years a number of important reforms were carried out and a new active civil society and media emerged, Poroshenko’s policy in many areas still works as before: the judicial system remains threateningly corrupt, and the oligarchs still have influence.

In five years, when few Ukrainians feel like they promised him, Poroshenko will almost certainly lose on Sunday in the presidential election.

BBC: Ukrainian elections: Comedian Zelensky wins presidency with a big advantage

Analysts believe that the informal style and the promise of Zelensky to clean up Ukrainian politics found a response from voters who were disappointed in the way of the country under Poroshenko’s leadership.

The Washington Post - Comedian Vladimir Zelensky will replace the presidency as a result of the Ukrainian elections, exit polls say

Poroshenko, whose pastry business makes him one of the richest people in the country, took office in the 2014 year after the pro-Western revolution in Ukraine. He built his campaign on the topic of independence from neighboring Russia. ... In his latest appeal before the parliamentary elections, Poroshenko told voters that the transfer of the Zelensky presidency would threaten the very existence of the country.

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The strongest advantage of Zelensky in the second round could be simply that he was not Poroshenko. Many voters blame the incumbent president for failing to put an end to the war in eastern Ukraine and for having increased corruption at the highest levels of government. Poroshenko replied that Russia was to blame for the war being prolonged.

CNN - Political newcomer Vladimir Zelensky celebrates victory in the presidential elections in Ukraine

Support Poroshenko declined under the influence of the platform, which was focused on a tough game with neighboring Russia, which in the past five years has been involved in a mediated war with Ukraine.

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Poroshenko also played on Ukraine’s desire for greater spiritual independence from Russia, welcoming in October last year the decision of the Constantinople spiritual and symbolic leader of the Eastern Orthodox Church, Bartholomew I, recognizing the independent Ukrainian Orthodox Church.

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While Poroshenko strengthened his military and national rhetoric, Zelensky turned his campaign into a spectacular spectacle.

How is the transfer of power to the president in Ukraine

• After the end of voting in the presidential elections in Ukraine, the Central Election Commission sums up the voting results. This should occur no later than three days after receipt of all protocols with data on the results of voting from district election commissions and no later than ten days after the holding of the elections themselves.
• A candidate is considered elected if he received more than half of the votes of the voters who took part in the voting (if there was a vote in one round), or a candidate who received more votes than his opponent in the second round (if there was a vote in two rounds).
• The newly elected President of Ukraine takes office no later than 30 days after the official announcement of the election results. He takes the oath to the people at the ceremonial meeting of the Verkhovna Rada. The President of the Constitutional Court takes the oath of the president.
• The president does not form the government of Ukraine, and the Cabinet does not resign after the presidential elections. All members of the government must approve the Verkhovna Rada.
• After the parliamentary elections, the president, at the suggestion of a coalition of parliamentary factions, submits the candidacy of a new prime minister to the Verkhovna Rada. The decision on his resignation takes Rada.
• The President of Ukraine may also offer the Rada his candidates for the posts of ministers of foreign affairs and the Ministry of Defense, as well as candidates for the posts of the head of the Security Service of Ukraine and the Prosecutor General. The remaining members of the government are appointed by the Verkhovna Rada.
• May appoint the highest command of the armed forces of Ukraine and assign the highest military ranks.
• Appoint half of the members of the Council of the National Bank of Ukraine and the National Council of Ukraine on Television and Radio Broadcasting; as well as a third of the judges of the Constitutional Court.
• May terminate the powers of the Verkhovna Rada (in three cases: if it did not form a coalition within a month, did not form a new government in 60 days after the old resignation, if parliamentary meetings cannot begin within 30 days).
• Can veto the laws adopted by the Verkhovna Rada.
• May suspend government orders if they do not comply with the Constitution of Ukraine.
• May appoint ambassadors and heads of diplomatic missions of Ukraine in other states and organizations.
• Elections to the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine will be held in the autumn of 2019.

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