Ukraine's 'comedian' president is inaugurated

The swearing in ceremony of the satirist-turned-president, Volodymyr Zelensky takes place today. Now he will have to face a number of unfunny and serious problems, including the continuing conflict with Russian-backed rebels in eastern Ukraine.

(IMAGE: Ukrainian president-elect Volodymyr Zelensky takes selfie pictures with his supporters prior to his inauguration in Kiev CREDIT: SERGEI SUPINSKY/AFP/Getty Images)