Showman Volodymyr Zelensky, the presidential candidate who wins according to the results of exit polls, has thanked his wife, relatives, as well as the military and volunteers.

"We did it together," Zelensky said at his headquarters on Sunday immediately after the results of exit polls had been announced.

"I just want to thank everyone, my parents for their support, my wife for strength and endurance, all military and volunteers for protecting Ukraine," he said.