Ukraine: Protest in Kyiv February 28

Event

A demonstration was organized by the Svoboda Party outside the Ukrainian parliament's building located in the capital Kyiv in the morning (local time) of Thursday, February 28, to call for the impeachment of President Petro Poroshenko over a corruption scandal. Around 500 people reportedly gathered in the area. While the demonstration passed off peacefully, further rallies are likely in the coming weeks. Heightened security measures and localized traffic disruptions are expected around all demonstration sites.

Context

The call for impeachment comes as media outlet aired a tv program alleging relatives to Poroshenko enriched themselves by smuggling military equipment from Russia.

Advice

Individuals in Kyiv are advised to monitor the situation, anticipate transportation disruptions, and avoid all protests as a precaution.