Police used gas during clashes in Kiev

Participants of the protest against «covid» restrictions near the building of the Verkhovna Rada in KievKYIV, Feb. 17 Clashes between protesting entrepreneurs and security forces are taking place on the roadway of Hrushevsky Street near the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, several protesters were detained, tear gas was used during the protest. free up traffic. Behind the cordon of law enforcement officers pushing the protesters, a cordon of police cars is moving. A woman's scream is heard. Loudspeakers call for the protesters to clear the roadway. During the clashes, several people were detained and taken to the side of paddy wagons. Also, the police and the National Guard soldiers in a scuffle take away posters and flags from the protesters. According to UNN, tear gas was used during the clashes. Which side used it is unknown. Ukrainian entrepreneurs began their protests in November 2020. At first they opposed quarantine restrictions due to the coronavirus, later they began to demand the abolition of a number of tax laws. Among other things, entrepreneurs opposed laws requiring small business owners to have cash registers. Since December 15, 2020, entrepreneurs have declared their protest indefinite, since that time they have been on duty in the central part of Kiev, periodically holding processions and rallies. President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a package of laws to postpone until January 1, 2022 the introduction of cash registers for small businesses. The head of state also initiated the creation of a coordinating council to address the problems of microbusiness.