Comedian Volodymyr Zelenskiy is increasing his lead over President Poroshenko, according to the latest nationwide poll,

Comedian Volodymyr Zelenskiy is increasing his lead over President Poroshenko, according to the latest nationwide poll, conducted through Sunday by the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology. In a poll of 2,004 people, 72% of respondents who plan to vote and who have made up their minds will vote for Zelenskiy. Poroshenko was favored by 25%. Zelenskiy is the favorite in all regions. Poroshenko’s support trails off, going West to East. In the West, he is favored by 46%. In the East, it is 12%, and in the Donbas 5%. The candidates are to hold one debate, Friday night. The vote is Sunday.