Brave journey in the war zones: Britannian discovers Ukraine!

Brave journey in the war zones: Britannian discovers Ukraine!

In the spring of 2025, Mark, a British tourist, traveled to Ukraine for eleven days. His aim was to show solidarity with the country suffering from the Russian attack. He visited various cities, including Lviv, Kiev, Odesa, Mykolaiv and the de-occupied regions of Kiev and Kherson. Mark traveled via Poland and was pleasantly surprised by the cleanliness, efficiency and punctuality of the trains that took him through Ukraine. Despite the proximity to the front line, he felt safe throughout his journey.

Particularly moving for Mark were the cities that were under attack, especially Bucha, Odesa, Mykolaiv and Kherson. The tours of the liberated areas were emotionally challenging and demonstrated to him the resilience of Ukrainians. While meeting a young boy in the Kherson region, he felt the strength and hope of the local people. He wanted to do something meaningful during his trip and show that Ukrainians are not alone.

Travel experience and cultural connection

Mark recommends other tourists to visit Ukraine despite the current challenges. After his return, he began to talk more actively about Ukraine on social media. He discovered the Visit Ukraine team through a Google search and was satisfied with the organization of his trip. He is already planning to visit the Carpathians and recognizes Ukraine's lively cities, hospitable people and impressive culture.

The Visit Ukraine organization offers not only cultural and historical tours, but also humanitarian tours that combine exploring the country with helping the local population. Tourists can arrive via Poland and explore Ukraine by bus or train.

Support for Ukraine and its citizens

Parallel to the tourist experiences, Ukraine is suffering from the devastating effects of the Russian war. Over a million refugees, mostly women and children, have found protection in Germany. Since the attack on Ukraine on February 24, 2022, Germany has provided around 48 billion euros in aid, including military support with supplies of equipment and weapons. This help also includes financial support for states and municipalities to accommodate and care for refugees, as well as offers such as German language courses and support in finding work.

Further assistance includes projects that are particularly tailored to the needs of children and young people, as well as technical support for disaster control. Germany is the second largest bilateral donor of humanitarian aid to Ukraine and is working on measures to repair energy infrastructure and medical care.
Not only military but also economic support is being promoted by facilitating exports and investments in Ukraine to promote the country's economic stability.

Mark’s trip and the federal government’s extensive relief measures show how important international solidarity is in times of crisis. Despite the challenges posed by war, Ukraine remains a country full of hope, resilience and culture.

For more information about Mark's journey, you can read what Visit Ukraine reports. Information about Germany's support can be found at Federal Government.