“The European Union hopes for a free, fair and transparent second round of elections on April 21 that it will be held in accordance with international standards,” the text says.
The EU stressed the importance of “all parties adhering to democratic principles, respecting the will of the Ukrainian people and avoiding unnecessary tensions”.
“The EU remains unshakable in its support for Ukraine’s independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity within its internationally recognized borders. We continue to support Ukraine’s commitment to a stable, prosperous and democratic future for all its citizens, ”the statement says.
On March 31, the presidential elections were held in Ukraine.
After processing 90% of the ballots, the actor and showman Vladimir Zelensky is in the lead, he gets 30.26% of the vote, the current head of state Petro Poroshenko receives 15.98%.
Ex-deputy of the Verkhovna Rada Spiridon Kilinkarov, in an interview with NSN, commented on Zelensky’s popularity.