Selenskyj visit to Vienna: Muke in large-scale operations and Demos announced!

Selenskyj visit to Vienna: Muke in large-scale operations and Demos announced!

In the next week our Vienna will become the scene of international diplomacy, because on Monday, June 16, Ukrainian President Wolodymyr Selenskyj is expected in the city. During this important visit, meetings with Federal Chancellor Christian Stocker and Federal President Alexander Van der Bellen are on the program. In order to ensure security during the entire events, extensive measures have already been taken.

Especially in the area of ​​the presidential office and the Federal Chancellery, there will be space for space from 9 a.m., such as meinbezirk.at. The exact figures of the police forces used are still secret, but it is clear that a large police presence will be necessary. Among other things, the special forces Wega and Eko Cobra, as well as the police service dog unit and traffic police are used.

demonstrations announced

The visit of Selenskyj, which takes place in the middle of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, will not only attract security forces, but also numerous demonstrators. Two rallies are planned for Monday: The "Mrija" association will demonstrate in front of the outer castle gate with around 20 participants for the support of Ukraine. At the same time, up to 500 people will protest on Maria-Theresien-Platz, under the motto "For peace, neutrality and sovereignty". The Ballhausplatz was originally intended as a place for this demonstration, but unfortunately it is in the blocking area.

During these events, some cultural institutions are also close to the vicinity. The National Library on Heldenplatz and other educational institutions, including the House of History Austria, will not be accessible all day long, which makes the effects of the space lock clear.

insight into the situation in Ukraine

The visit of Selenskyj is in the context of a difficult situation in Ukraine, where the Russian armed forces in some regions such as the Donetsk and Dnipropetrowsk region advance militarily. According to current reports, as made known by [Zeit.de] (https://www.zeit.de/politik/ausland/karten-ukraine-wieg-russland-frontbeit-troop movements), military conflicts can be observed. Russian troops have moved further, which is associated with high losses for both sides. According to reports, the Ukrainian armed forces also carry out attacks on Russian positions, which illustrates the volatile situation.

Preparations for the visit of Selenskyj have a double meaning: they are not only an expression of political solidarity with Ukraine, but also a sign of stability that is important in difficult times. We keep our readers of Vienna up to date on further developments.