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I work with plenty of people from Ukraine. And recently, someone went abroad. So it's definitely still possible.

Very unlikely. Men of ages 18-60 are forbidden to leave Ukraine since February 27 or 28 of 2022. Women cannot cross the border since 2023.

Of course, there should be some exceptions. For example, some people need to go abroad to bring Western supplied munitions, officials can leave to visit other countries, etc.

But almost 100% of the population cannot leave Ukraine under any circumstances.

Untrue, why the heck do you keep spreading lies all over here? Young people including men 18-22 can leave Ukraine these days.

This change was all over the world news at the end of December. You are not on the top of your game, are you.

A not so great man once said: "To think badly is a sin, but you're almost always right".

I don't follow Ukrainian laws closely. I remember they allowed young men of ages 18-22 to cross the border in August 2025 (!). That caused enormous lines on the borders as the first day after this law 11,000 young men fled the country.

But that only about men of age 18-22. Men of age 22-60 still cannot leave the country. And 18-22 couldn't leave the country for three years.

Honest question: why do you comment when you clearly have no idea what you are talking about? You make all kinds of false claims, and then people who actually know have to correct you.

I have information from the first hands because half of my family lives in Ukraine.

Where do you get your information? From CNN? Can you show an Ukrainian law that allows men to freely cross the border?

You skipped the part where I said I work with Ukrainians? I work with them on a weekly basis for 13 years.

> Can you show an Ukrainian law that allows men to freely cross the border?

Did I say he crossed it legally? He crossed it illegally of course, which according to you was impossible due to guards with automatic rifles, drones and anti-personnel mines.

> half of my family lives in Ukraine.

My bet: You haven't spoken with them in years, because they cut connections due to your political views. Just as I will now.

> Women cannot cross the border since 2023.

I have spoken with several Ukrainian women who have crossed the border several times since 2023. They live and work in Poland or Czechia, but go visit Ukraine once or twice a year. Note they're Ukrainian citizens, and do not have Czech nor Polish citizenship.

> Very unlikely.

Well, the guy I know fled Ukraine last year, and is now alive and well abroad. So I would say very likely.

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