Peta Murgatroyd has mixed feelings about Maksim Chmerkovskiy's return to Poland. Chmerkovskiy, who fled to Poland when Russia invaded Ukraine, recently left the U.S.
03.03.2022 - 19:11 / perezhilton.com
Maksim Chmerkovskiy has finally returned to the United States.
The Dancing with the Stars pro has had a long and tumultuous journey from Ukraine, where he was judging a dance competition when the Russian invasion began. Maks used social media to update followers on what was happening in his native country, sharing videos from the streets of Kyiv, to a bomb shelter, to a stop along his 23-hour train ride to Warsaw, Poland.
Related: Maks Reflects On Traumatizing Escape From Ukraine Just Before Returning To US
On Wednesday, the 42-year-old finally touched down in Los Angeles and shared an emotional reunion with his wife, Peta Murgatroyd. Entertainment Tonight captured the emotional moment on video (below).
Speaking to the outlet, the dancer admitted:
Fair enough. We can’t imagine how he must feel, having to face down the media after all he’s been through over the last few days. He surely wanted to get home to their son Shai and have a moment of peace with his family as soon as possible.
But even so, he managed to speak eloquently with the press gathered outside the airport.
Per ET, the Ukrainian native told a group of reporters and photographers:
He added:
Once again encouraging his audience to take up the Ukrainian cause, he stated:
Wow.
Honestly, we’re so impressed with Maks’s communication throughout this experience — he has brought awareness of the realities of this war to so many. Even after the most grueling and traumatic experience, he still managed to be a great advocate.
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His wife Peta has been using her platform to advocate for Ukraine as well, most recently posting resources for people to send aid. You can check out her post
Peta Murgatroyd has mixed feelings about Maksim Chmerkovskiy's return to Poland. Chmerkovskiy, who fled to Poland when Russia invaded Ukraine, recently left the U.S.
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!
Peta Murgatroyd got emotional while reflecting on Russia’s ongoing war with Ukraine.
Peta Murgatroyd says her heart is breaking over the war in Ukraine. Maksim Chmerkovskiy's wife took to Instagram Wednesday to inform her nearly 1 million followers that she has been "struggling to get through some days" as Russia's invasion of Ukraine continues to escalate. Speaking on her Instagram Story, the 35-year-old broke down in tears, saying the war is "continually breaking my heart." "Sometimes I have great days.
Peta Murgatroyd is speaking out after having an emotional reunion with her husband Maksim Chmerkovskiy following his return home from Ukraine. Chmerkovskiy boarded a Finnair flight to the United States after making it to Warsaw, Poland on Tuesday as Russia continues to attack Ukraine. On Wednesday, Chmerkovsky and Murgatroyd were photographed embracing after he landed at the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).The couple held hands as they exited the airport.
Happy to be together! Peta Murgatroyd is grateful to be reunited with her husband, Maksim Chmerkovskiy, after he was stuck in Ukraine amid the Russian invasion.
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 is finally home.
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.
Maksim Chmerkovskiy had an emotional reunion with wife Peta Murgatroyd as he returned home Wednesday from Ukraine. Chmerkovskiy boarded a Finnair flight to the United States after making it to Warsaw, Poland on Tuesday as Russia continues to attack Ukraine. Chmerkovsky and Murgatroyd were photographed embracing after he landed at the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
Maksim Chmerkovskiy is back on U.S. soil.
Maksim Chmerkovskiy has arrived in Poland. The 42-year-old pro dancer, who has been documenting his time in Ukraine amid the current Russian invasion, shared on Monday via his Instagram Stories that he had made it onto a train to Poland. «We're heading to Warsaw (hopefully).