Possible Demonstrations in Central Kyiv - US Embassy Kyiv Warden Message - April 12, 2007

Dear friends and Wardens,

In light of possible demonstrations around central Kyiv near Mariinsky park, European Square, Independence Square, and the Constitutional Court on Gorkogo Street the Embassy would like to remind Americans to be aware of their security and to avoid large public gatherings and demonstrations. Even demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational and possibly escalate into violence. You are therefore urged to avoid the areas of demonstrations if possible, and to exercise caution if within the vicinity of any demonstrations, as well as assess their impact on traffic and transportation. Americans witnessing large numbers of people or police gathering, people putting up tents, flags, or banners of political parties, or any violent or unusual activities should leave the area and then report the activities to the police or to the Embassy. The Embassy's 24-hour telephone number is +38 044 490 4000.

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.