Maks Chmerkovskiy Reveals He Was ‘Arrested’ Amidst Chaos In Ukraine: ‘It’s A Reality Check’

Dancing with the Stars alum Maksim Chmerkovskiy, 42, fled Ukraine following the horrific invasion by Russia on February 22. And one day after Maksim arrived safely back in the United States to be with his wife Peta Murgatroyd, 35, and 5-year-old son, Shai Aleksander, Maksim’s Ukrainian-born father Aleksandr Chmerkovskiy, started Ukrainian relief charity Baranova27 to help those being affected by the horrific war that is still going on. Since its inception on March 3, the Chmerkovskiy family’s organization has raised nearly $120,000 which is being used to send more than 135,000 pounds of goods to Ukraine!

Maks Chmerkovskiy, 42, was in total dad mode while out with his five-year-old son Shai on Sunday March 13. The Dancing With The Stars pro sweetly had his son up on his shoulders as they headed out from a late lunch in Malibu. The dancer’s outing came almost two weeks after he escaped Ukraine during the ongoing Russian invasion. It looked like the father-son duo were enjoying the quality time together.

For love of country. Mila Kunis, Maksim Chmerkovskiy and more Ukrainian celebrities are taking a stand and showing support for their homeland amid the unrest in Ukraine.

Maksim Chmerkovskiy has a new reason to be grateful for . The 42-year-old dancer appeared on Friday's episode of , and revealed how being a recognizable face saved him when he was arrested in Ukraine for breaking curfew amid Russia's invasion.«They're like, 'Passport.' I pull out my American passport. He starts speaking English with me.

Dancing With The Stars professional dancer Maksim Chemerkovskiy has been reunited with his wife Peta Murgatroyd after a horrendous ordeal in his native Ukraine. Maksim, 42, was seen embracing his wife after making it through passport control at Los Angeles Airport. Before he made it through the airport, Peta, 35, was seen nervously awaiting her husband’s return.

A long-awaited reunion. Maks Chmerkovskiy was greeted by wife Peta Murgatroyd upon his return to Los Angeles after fleeing Ukraine amid Russia’s invasion.

Maksim Chmerkovskiy, 42, and Peta Murgatroyd, 35, had the sweetest airport reunion landed in the US after fleeing Ukraine. The Dancing With The Stars had an incredibly difficult time escaping as Russian attempts to invade Ukraine but he has made it out and his and Peta’s relief is evident. The two greeted each other with a passionate embrace when Maks landed. He wore a light blue long-sleeved shirt and tight black pants as he lifted Peta mid-hug as she rocked a black jumpsuit.

"Dancing with the Stars" alum Maksim Chmerkovskiy updated fans on his journey out of Ukraine as the Russian invasion continues. Chmerkovskiy made it to Warsaw, Poland on Tuesday, according to multiple Instagram posts.The professional dancer went live on his social media account to discuss the ongoing war between Ukraine and Russia and the guilt he feels about leaving the country. "I felt wrong leaving," Chmerkovskiy said during the live.

With three words – “I’m in Poland” – Maksim “Maks” Chmerkovskiy brought a wave of relief to his family, friends, supporters, and fans. Maksim, 42, was in Ukraine when Russia began its invasion, leading many to worry for his safety, including his Dancing with the Stars family. When Sharna Burgess learned that Maks had made his way into Poland, she reposted his Instagram Story to her own, along with a white heart and “prayer” hand emojis. ‘

One step closer. Maksim Chmerkovskiy revealed on Tuesday, March 1, that he arrived in Poland after documenting his “traumatizing” train ride from Ukraine.

After experiencing a “reality check” about how dangerous the Russian invasion of Ukraine has gotten, Maksim “Maks” Chmerkovskiy has safely found his way out of danger. Maskim, 42, revealed that he fled his home country on February 28, joining the hundreds of thousands of refugees who have left the country. The Dancing With The Stars pro said he getting out via train.

Maksim Chmerkovskiy has made progress as he tries to leave Ukraine.

On his way home — hopefully. Maksim Chmerkovskiy said he was arrested amid the conflict in Ukraine and is now trying to make his way back to the United States.

Maksim Chmerkovskiy is still sharing his first hand account of the very tense situation on the ground in Ukraine.

Maksim Chmerkovskiy has shared another update from Ukraine amid the war with Russia.

Maksim “Maks” Chmerkovskiy is providing another update from inside the Ukraine.