Infidelity During War Service Ends Marriage of Ukrainian Actress Viktorija Bilan-Rashchuk

Viktorija Bilan-Rashchuk's Divorce

According to Главком: Ukrainian actress Viktorija Bilan-Rashchuk has ended her marriage to Volodymyr Rashchuk after discovering he was unfaithful while serving in the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU). Volodymyr, who volunteered for the AFU at the start of the full-scale invasion, began a relationship with another woman during his deployment. Viktorija had waited for her husband for three years but stumbled upon their correspondence by chance on Easter Sunday, revealing the betrayal.

Relationship Struggles

Volodymyr and Viktorija had undergone in vitro fertilization (IVF) together, resulting in her pregnancy. However, by the time of the final IVF procedure, Volodymyr was already involved with another woman. Viktorija recounted that early in their relationship, her husband had left her and moved in with another woman just three months after they started dating.

“To make matters worse, the real treachery is that he went with me to the last IVF while already seeing that person. Unfortunately, I got my hands on their messages. I first saw the correspondence by accident on Easter.” - Viktorija Bilan-Rashchuk

After the infidelity came to light, the couple sought help from a psychotherapist due to worsening relations and the soldier’s outbursts of anger. Viktorija says Volodymyr became a stranger, making remarks such as:

• “don’t touch me,”
• “we’ll talk when I want to talk,”
• “we’ll hug when I want to hug.”

She said she could not understand what was happening, and her doctor had warned about the need for support during pregnancy. “I started hearing insults directed at me. He began to offend me, humiliate me, laugh at me when I cried. He became cruel. I had never known him like that,” Viktorija added.

Volodymyr Rashchuk has confirmed the divorce. On October 5, 2025, Viktorija gave birth to a son named Yarema, becoming a mother for the second time. She emphasized that at the start of their relationship, they shared a 'wild love' that lasted about three months, but it ended abruptly when Volodymyr decided to leave her. “We had a crazy love. It lasted about three months. In the evening he wrote to me: 'I love you so much, I can't live without you.' And in the morning he wrote that it was over between us,” Viktorija noted.

This situation highlights the complexity of personal relationships, especially in times of war, and the challenges faced by families when one partner serves in the AFU. Military service can significantly impact a soldier's psychological health and emotional state, which in turn can lead to relationship problems. It is important to recognize that such cases may be common among families where one member is fulfilling military duty, requiring special attention and support from society and medical professionals.

As the details of Viktorija Bilan-Rashchuk's marriage unravel, it's essential to understand the broader implications of such public separations on personal and professional lives. The recent announcement of Volodymyr Rashchuk's split sheds light on the complexities faced by couples during turbulent times, especially when compounded by the stresses of military service and personal betrayal.