The revelations are a remarkable reversal for the Ukrainian president, who once presented himself as a leader who would clean up the country’s politics.
As he considered a run for president of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, a former comedian, joked about the country’s rampant high-level corruption.
“Is it possible to become president and not steal?” Mr. Zelensky quipped. “It’s a rhetorical question, as... [6330 chars]