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How Ukraine's President Wound Up In The Middle Of The Trump Impeachment Inquiry

Volodymyr Zelenskiy enters a hall in Kyiv on March 6 to take part in the taping of the television series Servant of the People. His role on the show was as a fictional president of Ukraine. Sergei Supinsky/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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Trump Impeachment Inquiry

How Ukraine's President Wound Up In The Middle Of The Trump Impeachment Inquiry

November 1, 2019 • The infamous July 25 call between Volodymyr Zelenskiy and President Trump made what was already a delicate diplomatic situation for the new Ukrainian president even more complicated.

How Ukraine's President Wound Up In The Middle Of The Trump Impeachment Inquiry

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How Ukraine Got Tangled Up In A Trump Impeachment Inquiry

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy smiles after meeting United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres during the 74th Session of the General Assembly on Thursday in New York. Timothy A. Clary/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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Trump Impeachment Inquiry

How Ukraine Got Tangled Up In A Trump Impeachment Inquiry

September 27, 2019 • The political upheaval that a call between the U.S. and Ukrainian presidents set off in Washington has thrust Ukraine into the limelight. Here's a look at how it got involved.

How Ukraine Got Tangled Up In A Trump Impeachment Inquiry

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