Ukraine: Nationalist activists to protest outside Presidential Administration Building in Kyiv, June 28

Event

Nationalist activists are planning to protest in central Kyiv the evening of June 28 to call for the arrest of President Volodymyr Zelensky. Participants will gather from 19:00 outside the Presidential Administration Building on Bankova Street. Hundreds of people could attend the demonstration.

Police will deploy in large numbers, and related security measures will likely cause disruptions. Clashes and other security disturbances are highly likely at nationalist protests, and police will likely respond forcefully to any disorder, including with batons, water cannons, and tear gas. While bystanders are unlikely to be targeted in any violence, they would face a significant indirect threat in the vicinity. Further related protests are possible in the coming weeks.

Advice

Avoid any protests as a routine security precaution and to mitigate any associated disruptions. Anticipate security-related movement restrictions in the vicinity of the Presidential Administration Building June 28. Leave the area immediately at the first sign of a confrontation.