30 Oct 2020 | 05:50 AM UTC
Ukraine: Protest scheduled in Kyiv for November 3
Protest scheduled in Kyiv for November 3; avoid demonstration as a precaution
Event
A protest is scheduled to take place in Kyiv on Tuesday, November 3, against the adoption of two taxation bills which are due to come into effect from January 1, 2021. Participants are expected to gather outside the Verkhovna Rada at approximately 09:00 (local time). Although the demonstration is expected to be peaceful in nature, a heightened security presence and localized transportation disruptions are to be expected around the demonstration.
Advice
Those in Kyiv are advised to monitor the situation, avoid all protests and demonstrations, anticipate a heightened security presence and transportation disruptions, and adhere to all instructions issued by the local authorities.