KYIV. Dec 2 (Interfax) - A column of 5,000 to 6,000 participants in the rally in the center of Kyiv has left Independence Square and is heading for the Ukrainian Government House along Institutskaya Street.
An Interfax correspondent reports that before departure opposition figure and former Interior Minister Yury Lutsenko reminded participants that the action is peaceful and one should not follow the lead of provocateurs.
Some 300 protesters have blocked all entrances to the National Bank building and also the entrance to the Cabinet Club and two gates leading to the premises of Ukrainian government.
The protesters intend to repeat their demand - the resignation of the government and president.
The opposition favors early parliamentary and presidential elections.
Protesters started gathering in Independent Square on November 21 after the news came that the Ukrainian government decided to suspend the signing of the Association Agreement with the EU. In the early hours of November 30 Berkut special police dispersed the EuroMaidan after which the number of protesters grew manifold.