Georgia: Ukrainian diaspora to rally in Tbilisi Oct. 14 to denounce Russian invasion of Ukraine

Event

Members of the Ukrainian diaspora and their supporters will demonstrate in Tbilisi on Oct. 14 to mark Ukraine's Day of the Defender and denounce the Russian invasion of that country. Participants will gather in Freedom Square from 20:00. Attendance will likely not exceed the low thousands.

Police will deploy to monitor and facilitate the gathering. Related security measures could prompt localized transport disruptions. The event is likely to pass peacefully, though isolated clashes between police and protesters cannot be ruled out.

Advice

Avoid the protest as a routine security precaution and to mitigate associated disruptions. Heed instructions from security services and leave the area at the first sign of a confrontation. Check for disruptions and allow extra time for travel in the affected area on the evening of Oct. 14.