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Depeche Mode have cancelled an upcoming gig in the Ukraine due to ongoing violence and political unrest that has swept the nation.
The synth pop heroes were due to play a show at Kiev's International Exhibition Center tomorrow (Wednesday 26 February), but in the wake of recent protests that left 82 dead last week over whether the government should have more allegiance with Russia or the West.
The band issued the following statement on their official website:
"Depeche Mode regretfully announce that due to the current civil unrest and instability in Kiev and the whole of Ukraine, the concert scheduled for Wednesday, February 26th at the International Exhibition Center in Kiev has been cancelled.
"The safety and security of the band, crew and fans is the highest priority, and at this time it is not possible to ensure a safe and enjoyable concert experience for everyone involved. Ticket holders should seek refunds from the ticketing vendor or box office from which they purchased their tickets.
"The band’s thoughts are with the Ukrainians during this challenging period and they sincerely look forward to the next time they can perform for the fans in Kiev and Ukraine."
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