A group of Donetsk citizens have expressed their initiative to conduct a meeting in support of unity and sovereignty of Ukraine on Soborna square (monument of St.Michael) at 15.00.
As to the pro-Russian meeting, the event will take place on Lenin square at 12.00. At 12.00 near the Taras Shevchenko monument there will be a meeting with participation of the “UDAR”, “Batkivshyna”, “Svoboda” party activists.
The official commemoration of Taras Shevchenko’s anniversary will take place at 10.00 next to the monument of the poet. Governmental officials and public figures will participate in the event.
As we know, on March 8 in the city center of Donetsk 3000 people came to a demonstration in support of the referendum on the future fate of Donetsk region. On March 9 Vladimir Zhyrinovski, member of Russian Duma, is coming to Donetsk. On March 9 also Vitali Klitschko is coming to Donetsk with official visit.
According to the information by Donetsk City Council, "on Sunday a series of significant provocations are being planned against peaceful citizens who want to have a demonstration in support of the unity and independence of Ukraine. Due to this the organizing committee asks residents of Donetsk and Donetsk region not to come to the streets on March 9 to attend public events in order to avoid possible injuries from the provocateurs."