Japanese student dresses as Volodymyr Zelensky for graduation

A university student in Japan has dressed up as Volodymyr Zelensky for his graduation ceremony.

The man donned the Ukrainian president's iconic green long-sleeved top and matching trousers, and told Japanese network Yomiuri that he took three months to grow his beard.

His costume was part of the unique graduation ceremony of Kyoto City University of Arts, which allows students to wear whatever they want.

And they certainly make the most of it.

Over the years, the weird and wonderful tradition has seen everyone from Where's Wally to Pokémon and even Jesus Christ collect their diplomas at the university.

The student, who has only been identified as Amiki on Twitter, told Japanese media that he dressed as Mr Zelensky to show solidarity with Ukraine.

"Since December, when I was growing out my beard, I was told I look like President Zelensky," he told Yomiuri.

The graduate also carried signs bearing messages of support and quotes from the president's speech to US Congress in December.

This year's graduation ceremony was the first time in three years that students from the university have attended in person, due to the pandemic.