27.01.2014 - 08:44 [ Kyiv Post ]

EuroMaidan rallies in Ukraine (Jan. 26-27 live updates)

10 a.m., Jan. 27 — The main Justice Ministry building on Rylsky Provulok near St. Stophia Square is controlled by the ogvernment. Some five masked riot police officers with shields stood at teh top of teh staircase in the foyer tis morming. Two security guards outside said no attempt was made at this building. However, another Justice Ministry building remains in the hands of protesters. Justice Minister Olena Lukash has warned that the continued occupation of government buildings will lead to a declaration of martial law. Parliament is meeting tomorrow. — Mark Rachkevych