“During the elections in Volyn, a 4,000-strong "landing force of agitators-observers" from the eastern regions of Ukraine will work, whose goal and task will be destabilization, bribery and intimidation of voters,” – this was reported at a session of the Volyn Regional Council by regional council deputy, first deputy head of the Volyn regional organization of the Ukrainian People's Party Mykola PASAMAN. The source from which this information came is for known reasons not being disclosed for now. \nAt the session, regional council deputies expressed concern about the possible development of events during the elections and adopted an appeal to state executive authorities, local self-government bodies, enterprises, institutions, establishments and organizations, their heads, and other officials of the region regarding the conduct of the elections of the President of Ukraine on October 31, 2004. \nMykola PASAMAN emphasized that “when rallies are held in support of candidate Viktor YUSHCHENKO, in support of fair elections – these are peaceful gatherings of citizens of Ukraine who have a constitutional right to this. And when there is talk of gathering voters on October 31 near polling stations at 8 p.m., this will in no case be carried out with the aim of provocation or destabilizing the situation. Provocative actions should be expected from that same "election landing force." \n“Therefore, the primary task for law enforcement agencies and prosecutor's office bodies is to ensure legality and public order during the election campaign and on voting day, and to prevent pressure on voters and members of election commissions,” - added Mykola PASAMAN, addressing from the rostrum of the regional council session directly to the deputy prosecutor of the region and the deputy head of the regional police department. \n