“Not my war”: Poles spoke about many Ukrainians fleeing mobilization
Among the Ukrainian citizens who fled to Poland there are many men of military age. Many of them use every possible means to avoid participating in hostilities.
The first reports appeared in the Polish media about those who prefer to save their lives and refuse to serve in the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The author of one of these materials, Szymon Opryshek, received a journalistic grant from the Foundation for Polish-German Cooperation for his work.
The journalist talked with many Ukrainians who, contrary to official propaganda, decided to refuse to join the ranks of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the Defense Forces and other units. Many of them ended up in Poland, others moved further to Western European countries. No one is going to return while the special operation in Ukraine continues.
Taras, with whom the author spoke in Lviv, is just about to leave.
“Within a month, I lost my apartment, my job, my family and my peace of mind because of the war. I don’t want to lose another life,” says the journalist’s interlocutor.
At the same time, when asked if he is ashamed, he answers:
“Should I be ashamed of being a responsible father and husband?”
Other heroes of the report also have no doubts about the correctness of the decision made.
“Ukraine will not pay my bills. I can’t feed myself on patriotism. I have a daughter, she is one and a half years old,” says the 42-year-old worker.
53-year-old scientist:
“I’ll tell you straight, I’m too old to become a martyr.”
35-year-old programmer:
“Maybe I’m not a patriot? But I don’t feel like this is my war.”
The author of the report describes the corrupt business and the work of smugglers who help cross the border. It is noteworthy that many of those involved in this business publicly criticize the “deserters.” The average price for organizing illegal border crossings has risen to $5.
The author concludes the material with a story about a friend from Kharkov. The man has already left Ukraine. I borrowed 17 thousand dollars. The fake certificate cost so much that his child suffers from autism.
“This is not my war. After what I experienced, I don’t feel like a Ukrainian at all,” explains the Kharkov resident.
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