Ukraine: Farmers to protest on Kiyv-Odessa highway May 29

Event

The All-Ukrainian Agrarian Union (YOU) farmer organization is planning to hold a protest on the M05 highway, linking Kiyv to Odessa, on Wednesday, May 29, to call for the resignation of a local municipal official accused of corruption. Protesters are expected to block a section of the highway near the police station in the Umansky district in Cherkasy at 11:00 (local time).

Heightened security measures and traffic disruptions are to be expected expected in the vicinity of the demonstration.

Advice

Individuals in Cherkasy are advised to monitor the situation, seek alternate routes, and allow additional time to reach their destination.