Zelensky leading with 73.17%, followed by Poroshenko with 24.5% – 95.06% of protocols processed

Candidates for the presidency in Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky and Petro Poroshenko, have gained 73.17% and 24.5% of the vote, respectively, the country's Central Election Commission (CEC) has said after it processed 95.06% of the voting protocols.

Zelensky is leading in all regions, except Lviv region. Poroshenko was supported by 62% of voters, 34% of them voted for Zelensky.

Some 2.32% of ballot papers were recognized invalid.