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When did you (literally or figuratively) dodge a bullet? (lemmy.world)

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[-] bobr@lemmy.libertarianfellowship.org 55 points 5 months ago

As a Ukrainian, I can't even imagine ever dodging a bigger bullet than when I left Ukraine before the war started..

If I had stayed there I'd have to either constantly hide from the "draft officers" or risk my life trying to either (of course illegally) cross the border to Romania through mountains/rivers or to the occupied territorries. Or I'd just be dead already from a shell..

Literally life versus death decision.

[-] cheese_greater@lemmy.world 10 points 5 months ago

What's your status in Ukraine since you didn't serve?

[-] bobr@lemmy.libertarianfellowship.org 14 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago)

I am.. not exactly sure actually.
I had to register with "draft office" before I left the country, so they definitely know about me.
Probably I'm not considered a criminal for now, as members of my family who are still in Ukraine did not receive a "draft notice" addressed to me. If they do ever receive it though, then probably I'll be considered a criminal shortly after (because obviously I am not going to answer it).
I don't closely follow the new laws they pass though.. Maybe I am already a criminal because I didn't update my data with the "draft office" or something 🤷‍♂

[-] BackOnMyBS@lemmy.autism.place 2 points 5 months ago

Do you plan on ever going back to Ukraine?

[-] bobr@lemmy.libertarianfellowship.org 8 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago)

That's a good question :)

If it's "going back to live there" - then almost definitely no.

If it's "going back temporarily" - then I don't know.

I neither have any property there nor I feel strong "connection" to it , so the only reason for me to go there is to visit my family/friends, but I hope they will be able to visit me instead.

It mostly depends on whether I'll be able to go there without repercussions.

[-] triptrapper@lemmy.world 8 points 5 months ago

I'm glad you're safe.

[-] bobr@lemmy.libertarianfellowship.org 5 points 5 months ago

Thanks.

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