
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) and the Interior Ministry address the leaders of political forces with request not to provoke physical confrontations among opponents.
"The issues related to peace and harmony in society, stability and tranquility in the state are one of the directions of the state policy in the sphere of national security. The Interior Ministry and the Security Service of Ukraine are responsible for preventing illegal actions and avoiding destabilization of situation in the country," the press center of the SBU stated.
The Ministry reminded that on May 18-19, 2013, some socio-political organizations are planning to hold mass actions in the central part of Kyiv.
The SBU assured that law enforcement agencies within their legal powers will respond to each malfeasance, regardless of affiliation of offenders to one or another political force.
The offenders will bring criminal and administrative responsibility for commission of illegal actions.