Today, young Ukrainians are actively leaving the country to work in Poland and Germany. According to the Polish border service, an average of 1,600 Ukrainian men aged 18-22 cross the border daily. This became possible after travel restrictions for this age group were lifted, as reported by the publication 'Glavkom' referencing Politico.
Since the beginning of 2025 and until the end of August, over 45,300 Ukrainian men aged 18-22 have arrived in Poland. However, according to Andriy Demchenko, a representative of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine, there is no official accounting for this category of citizens.
“After these guys received the opportunity to leave, they cross the border, but they do not constitute a significant portion of passenger flow,” explained Demchenko.
Furthermore, young Ukrainians continue to seek work in Germany. According to the German Ministry of the Interior, the number of Ukrainians aged 18-22 traveling to this country has increased in the mid-autumn.
Young Ukrainians are actively going abroad in search of work and to improve their financial situation. This indicates the difficult economic situation in Ukraine, where young people are leaving the country to enhance their future.