The Ukrainians are apparently taking things more calmly. After all, it's not their first rodeo.

https://www.theguardian.com/world/20...ssian-invasion

The OP has been very quiet for a couple of days. I hope that means he's snoozing on a flight to the US, or that or he's out of the Ukraine.

Or on a train to the border with his pals!

I suspect since no one is willing to share his cruise cabin he has lost interest in Fodors.

I hope he comes back to at least tell us he's OK.

Thank you for everyone that has written. I just havnt had a notification that anyone had written in awhile. I contacted Cunard different times and I keep getting different answers of the certificate that is required to get on the ship. Some said I need digital, some said a paper certificate is ok. Some. Said contact the US CDC and I think I was also told to check the German one. I need a correct answer from them or I could be stuck in Europe. I am still looking for someone to split the cruise but I think it will be hard to find . I am in the western part of Ukraine and heard this is safer than if I was further East in case Russia invades.

As of yesterday Thu 24 Feb Ukraine closed its airspace. Fear of flying is now moot.

Train stations are now jammed. I hope CT you have gotten out or have a plan.

I have been trying to catch a car from Ukraine to Poland but I just heard the Polish border guards won't let Polish people to come into Ukraine to pick up people plus the line to get from Ukraine into Poland is so extremely long even if I was able to find a vehicle. I guess my only option is to try to find a train. Thank you for your concern

If CT has dual citizenship he may not be able to get out. No males between 18-60 may leave.


It is almost incomprehensible that the OP never left despite warnings for over a month, and his mother's situation.

In any event, there is some advice on the State Department website along with various links. If the OP ever makes it on to that Cunard cruise, I will be very surprised!

https://travel.state.gov/content/tra...n-Ukraine.html

Based on what I'm seeing on CNN, getting out by train or foot is becoming a nightmare. Trying to get out by car is extremely unlikely. And yes, men between 18 and 60 are needed to try to defend the country.

I posted the embassy link with info on getting out on his other thread yesterday lunch time. Only himself to blame if he's still there. If I remember right he's not in Kyiv, so it could be worse. However, likely not a good time and place to be a US citizen.

News today showed only women and children being taken onto trains unless there were left over spaces.

Yes, I was there and they attacked the men if they tried to get on. Didn't tell us only women and children until after they attacked us.

Where are you now?

Not sure what you mean by "attacked", but surely you are aware that men are required to stay. And fight. (Makes me wonder about the Dancing with the Stars performer who is Ukrainian and is tweeting about trying to get out.)

Still wondering why you didn't take my advice and go to Poland for your second shot.

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The same reason he didn't take ANY of our advice which was to get out of Ukraine quite a while ago.

cruise_traveler are you OK?

I havnt been on because no matter what I write it seems like someone feels the need to make an assumption and say something negative. No one asks for your negative opinions.It serves no positive reason. So those of you that do for your enjoyment, go somewhere else. For those who say positive things I appreciate you. I literally spent the worst night of my life getting out and am now in Poland.

Congratulations! Your trip out of Ukraine would make a fascinating trip report! I'm sure no one on Fodor's has had such an experience. When you feel you can, I for one would be very interested in hearing about it. Glad you're finally on your way.

Phew!
I am so glad you made it to Poland. I hope you find a place to stay and can make arrangements to finally get home.

Cruise_traveler, please keep us posted about your progress. Hopefully you have found refuge and a way home.

My hometown had many, many Polish immigrants. I have never met kinder, warmer, more caring people. It may be generalizing, but if they were any example, immigrants will be cared for as much as possible by Poland.