The Ukrainian Neo-Nazi organization “Patriot of Ukraine” will conduct a march/demonstration at the National Aviation University on Friday, March 6, 2009.
According to information currently available in the media, participants will assemble at 1900 at the Technical University metro station.
Neo-Nazi groups such as “Patriot of Ukraine” are alleged to have ties to other Ukrainian extremist and ultra-nationalist groups.
All of these groups are often associated with skinhead groups and/or individuals involved in hate crimes against ethnic and religious minorities.
Demonstrations take place in Ukraine from time to time in response to world events or local developments.
We remind American citizens that even demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational and possible escalate into violence.
American citizens are therefore urged to avoid the above mentioned areas of demonstrations if possible, and to exercise caution if within the vicinity of any demonstrations.
American citizens should stay current with media coverage of local events and be aware of their surroundings at all times.
For the latest security information, Americans living and traveling abroad should regularly monitor the Department’s Bureau of Consular Affairs
website at http://travel.state.gov, where the current Worldwide Cautions, Travel Alerts, and Travel Warnings can be found.
Up-to-date information on security can also be obtained by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll free in the U.S., or, for callers outside the U.S. and Canada, a regular toll line at 1-202-501-4444.
These numbers are available from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays).
In the event further information is obtained regarding this or any other security or safety situation in Ukraine, the Embassy will provide updates via this same channel and on the
Embassy’s web page: http://kyiv.usembassy.gov. American citizens who need to contact the Embassy may do so during working hours by calling American Citizens Services unit
at (38-044) 490-4445 or the main Embassy telephone number at (38-044) 490-4000. The Embassy’s duty officer may be reached after hours via this same number.
U.S. Embassy in Ukraine:
10, Yuriy Kotsyubynsky St.
01901 Kyiv, Ukraine
Consular Section:
6, Mykola Pymonenko St.
01901 Kyiv, Ukraine