I’m Darth Vader, And I Approve This Message

Ukraine’s presidential election season took an interesting turn over the weekend, as Darth Vader declared his candidacy for the nation’s highest office, promising that he knows what it takes to rebuild an empire.

“I alone can make an empire out of a republic to restore former glory, to return lost territories and pride for this country,” said Vader, according to Agence France-Presse.

Vader (or, at least, someone wearing a costume of the Star Wars character) has filed paperwork with the Central Elections Commission to make his candidacy official for Ukraine’s presidential election, slated for May 25.

As he announced his run Saturday, Vader was flanked by the Royal Guard; as is often the case, several Imperial Stormtroopers were also nearby as the Sith Lord spoke, wearing his trademark black helmet and cape. And in a sign that he might be more skilled in coalition-building than has been recognized, Vader’s news conference included another Star Wars character: his frequent enemy, Chewbacca.

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