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Ukraine's Zelensky aims to bolster power in parliamentary polls

Polls have opened in Ukraine, with voters electing a new parliament.

Polls have opened in Ukraine, with voters electing a new parliament. President Volodymyr Zelensky hopes this election, which he called quickly after being sworn in, will consolidate his power and give a greater mandate for reform.

And, the United Kingdom will know the identity of its next prime minister this week. Who will it be?

Joining Paul Henley to discuss these and other issues are Emma Bullimore, an arts, television and entertainment journalist, and John Nilsson-Wright, a specialist on Japan and East Asia at Cambridge University and the Royal Institute of International Affairs.

(Picture: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensk. Credit: Sean Gallup/Getty Images)

23 minutes

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  • Sun 21 Jul 201907:06GMT