The ministry expressed in a statement issued on Wednesday condolences to the families of the victims and urged all sides to refrain from the use of force.

The ministry called on Ukrainian authorities to "respect human rights, international commitments and democratic standards" and urged the protesters "to gather peacefully and avoid provocations". It reiterated "the need to establish effective internal political dialogue in Ukraine".

Slovenia's Foreign Ministry advises "usual caution" in Ukraine but called on travellers to avoid protests and peaceful rallies and to follow media reports closely.