Ive copied this comment from a previous thread here. under the logic that Ukrainian workers arent ever going to be able to self organize for a better life under the conditions they have now and getting them to safety is of the utmost importance.
We dont like making exceptions to rules generally, but well humanity comes before rulesets. Message as follows.
Dear Ukrainians!
I heard on social media that there is fake news being spread (most likely by Russia backed trolls) that polish border is closed.
It's a lie.
+++AS OF NOW MALES AGED 18-60 ARE NOT ABLE TO LEAVE THE BORDERS DUE TO MARTIAL LAW. ANYONE ELSE IS OK AS FAR AS I KNOW.+++
If you seek asylum – go towards polish border. We are ready for your arrival. We have reception points ready at the border where you can find shelter, food, medical and legal aid.
Polish government launched a dedicated site to help you: ua.gov.pl
Please share this information if you know anyone seeking help right now.
YOU DON'T NEED VISA TO PASS THROUGH POLISH BORDER. ALL YOU NEED IS PASSPORT. VISAS ARE SUSPENDED! YOU DON'T NEED THEM FOR TIME BEING!!!!!!
proof that you no longer need visa:
• in Ukrainian https://www.gov.pl/web/udsc/ukraina—ua • in English https://www.gov.pl/web/udsc/ukraina-en
copied from /u/everysir to spread awareness! please spread on relevant threads to get the word out!!!
To add to this, there is a FB page called Georgians for Ukraine , where people in geoegia are offering asylum to Ukrainians/offering recourses. There are 3.3k people in the group, and it is post after post of people offering up their house to host people.
Edit- it's up to 4.6k now.
EDIT
A POLISH REDDITOR REACHED OUT TO ME AND TOLD ME THE FOLLOWING MESSAGE. I AM SHARING FOR VISIBILITY.
Ukrainian citizens can enter Poland with ANY form of ID. It can be passport, ID, even birth certificate of accompanying children. The document can be even expired.
This info comes directly from our border guard. We're ready to take even more than million people, the refugee centers are ready and residents of towns near border are even volunteering to take people in their homes. I would be very thankful if you include that, my comment will be not seen by as many people as yours.