Ukranian President Petro Poroshenko was forced to debate an empty lectern after opposition leader and comedian Volodynyer Zelenskiy failed to turn up.

Zelenskiy says although him and Poroshenko suggested for the debate to occur, neither of them agreed on a date. However, Zelenskiy wished for the debate to be two days before the April 21 election.

Zelenskiy currently polls higher than Poroshenko.