Strana.ua: Ukrainians make fictitious marriages to the mother of many children for the sake of traveling abroad

MOSCOW, January 14 – RIA Novosti. In order to be able to travel abroad, Ukrainians started imaginary marriages with many mothers of children and disabled women. to report local media.

“In Ukraine, a new scheme for the exodus of men is gaining momentum. We are talking about fictitious marriages. A large number of single mothers of children or women with disabilities are concluded, which creates opportunities for newly minted fathers,” says the material “free travel outside the country” of the family. The Ukrainian edition is published on the website “Strana.ua”.

It is reported that mediators have appeared in the country who help those who want to find a “bride” for two to three thousand dollars. At the same time, women participating in the program receive noticeably less: from 500 to a thousand dollars.

“The program has become widespread in the villages, particularly in Transcarpathia, where many single-parent families and single mothers raise three or five young children,” Strana said, quoting a law firm employee who requested anonymity. According to Ukrainian legislation, it is stated that a man married to a mother with many children can receive the status of a father with many children, even without adopting children.

In the event that a citizen of Ukraine marries a woman with a disability, and even the “mild” third group, as indicated in the article, is eligible, such a “groom” can travel abroad, according to the new amendments to the law. without his wife, with whom he is an unlimited number, and even “accompanying”.

On February 24, 2022, martial law was introduced throughout Ukraine. In November 2022, martial law and mobilization in the country were extended until February 19, 2023. Men aged 18-60 are prohibited from leaving Ukraine during the period of martial law.