The situation in Ukraine is unpredictable and could change quickly.  Further violent clashes between police and protesters in Kyiv and other cities are possible.  The location and nature of demonstrations and methods employed by the police can change quickly and without warning. Protest sites have drawn large crowds, and protesters have blocked roads in Kyiv and other cities and may do so again.  

Protests in Kyiv began on November 21, 2013, following the Government of Ukraine’s announcement that it was suspending preparations to sign an association agreement with the European Union.  On November 30, police severely injured several demonstrators in an attempt to remove them from Independence Square.  Protesters retaliated by occupying Kyiv’s Independence Square, City Administration Building (i.e. City Hall) and other buildings.  Since then, there have been several clashes between protestors and police resulting in numerous injuries.  On January 19, violence escalated with protesters and police using stones, Molotov cocktails, tear gas and rubber bullets.  Several demonstrators have been killed and hundreds on both sides injured.

U.S. citizens who travel to or reside in Ukraine are strongly advised to enroll in the State Department’s Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP).  U.S. citizens without Internet access may enroll directly with the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate.  By enrolling, you make it easier for the U.S. embassy or consulate to contact you in case of an emergency. 

Unless otherwise indicated in a public announcement, the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv is open for all routine American Citizens Services by appointment.  U.S. citizens needing emergency assistance do not need an appointment.  The American Citizens Services Unit of the U.S. Embassy is located at 4 A.I. Sikorsky St. (formerly Tankova) in Kyiv, and can be reached by calling +380-44-521-5000 or by e-mailing [email protected].  The Embassy’s after-hours emergency telephone number is +380-44-521-5000.  

Current information on safety and security can also be obtained on theDepartment of State’s website or by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll-free in the United States or a regular toll line at 1-202-501-4444 for callers from other countries.  These numbers are available from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays). 

U.S. citizens should also consult the Department of State’s Country Specific Information for Ukraine and stay up-to-date by bookmarking our Bureau of Consular Affairs website, which contains the current Travel Warnings and Travel Alerts, as well as the Worldwide Caution.  Follow us on Twitter and the Bureau of Consular Affairs page on Facebook as well.  

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