Possibility of disruptions due to plans by the Communist Party

There is a possibility of disruptions in Ukraine on 7 November 2008 due to plans by the Communist Party of Ukraine to stage nationwide demonstrations. The actions are in response to the parliamentary approval of a US$16.5 billion loan from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) -- which is intended to help Ukraine's economy weather the ongoing global economic crisis -- and will protest the policies of President Viktor Yushchenko. The protest date coincides with the anniversary of Russia's Bolshevik Revolution, which is a significant event for Communists. No details regarding plans for the demonstrations have been reported, but they will likely be more heavily concentrated in southern and eastern Ukraine, where Communist support is stronger.