TV Host Vladimir Ostapchuk and Family to Relocate to Canada Following Missile Strike on Kyiv Home

Vladimir and Kateryna Ostapchuk Announce Move to Canada

According to Главком: Ukrainian TV presenter Vladimir Ostapchuk and his wife, influencer Kateryna Ostapchuk, have announced plans to relocate to Canada. The decision was prompted by a missile strike on their home in Kyiv, which Kateryna described as 'an internal catalyst and the final straw.' The family intends to split their time between the two countries, as Vladimir is already a Canadian resident; his children from a previous marriage also live there.

Kateryna Ostapchuk shared this news in an Instagram blog post, revealing that plans for the move began taking shape a year ago. She wrote:

'I love Ukraine and Kyiv with all my heart, but we must think not only of ourselves, but also of our son, Tymofiy. Personally, it's easier for me mentally not to see this decision as final, so I reserve the right to hope for a return.'

Vladimir Ostapchuk does not plan to leave his broadcasting career behind. He has already secured work in Canada and, having previously studied at a Canadian university, recently completed six months of remote study and passed exams qualifying him to teach at universities there. Kateryna noted that 'some universities have already invited him.'

Vehicle Sale and Relocation Details

In connection with the move, Kateryna Ostapchuk is selling her 2025 Range Rover Velar for $90,000. The sale is necessary due to Canadian regulations that prevent the vehicle from being imported. She explained:

'Due to the move and the impossibility of taking the car to Canada because of their laws, we are selling our vehicles.'

This relocation follows recent events in Kyiv, where a night-time Russian missile attack destroyed the home formerly owned by Vladimir Ostapchuk and his ex-wife, notary Khrystyna Hornyak. Fortunately, there were no casualties from that strike. The ongoing war has led many Ukrainian families to seek safer living conditions abroad while maintaining ties to their homeland. The Ostapchuks' plan to live between two countries reflects a broader trend of seeking security without a complete severance from Ukraine.