Oppositional leaders neglected the main principle of democracy – the power is gained not on the streets or squares, but at the polls. I have repeatedly told them – the elections will be soon. If people vote for you, you will have power. If people do not vote for you, you will not have power. But it should happen legally, under the Constitution of Ukraine.

They have crossed the line after calling people for weapon. It is a flagrant violation of law. The perpetrators must stand before the court that will determine their punishment. It is not my whim, it is my duty as a guarantor of the Constitution – to ensure public peace in the country and justice for everyone.

In this regard, I once again call on the leaders of the opposition who assure that they also strive for peaceful settlement to immediately disassociate themselves from the radical forces that provoke bloodshed and clashes with law enforcement bodies. Otherwise, they should acknowledge that they support radicals and we will have a different conversation with them.