Ukraine: Student protest ongoing in Kyiv, Feb. 4

Event

Students are protesting near the Cabinet of Ministers in Kyiv the morning Feb. 4. Protesters are demanding the resignation of the head of the Ministry of Education and Science due to the government's handling of the election of the president of the National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy. Hundreds of students have reportedly gathered at the site.

Security forces are likely to deploy to monitor the gathering. Some localized disruptions are likely. Significant clashes are unlikely. Confrontations are possible if protesters ignore police orders to disperse.

Advice

Avoid the protest as a standard precaution and to mitigate disruptions.