Maksim Chmerkovskiy says he is 'safe' in Ukraine after Russian invasion

Maksim Chmerkovskiy, 42, appeared on Good Morning America Friday, March 4 and explained how he fled from Ukraine amidst Russian attacks. Before Maks got on a train from Poland and escaped his native country, he was arrested for breaking curfew. “They’re like, ‘Passport.’ I pull out my American passport. He starts speaking English with me. I was like, ‘I speak Russian.’ Then I regretted saying that. I thought maybe it was wrong,” Maks explained on GMA.

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.

Maksim Chmerkovskiy is home safe in the United States with his wife, Peta Murgatroyd, and their 5-year-old son, Shai, but a source tells ET that the couple now worries about «having to explain to their son what has been going on in the world and about where his dad was.»On Wednesday, Maksim returned to the States after fleeing Ukraine, where he is from, amid Russia's invasion, and was reunited with his family. «Peta is so thrilled to have Maks home and back with her and their son,» the source says. «She has been going through it and has been worried sick and emotional.»Peta is «so grateful» to have her husband back home as «it was a struggle for her and she spent a handful of nights crying herself to sleep,» the source notes.«She was doing her best to hide her somberness from their son because she didn't want him to internalize this or be scared,» the source adds.The source says of the  alums, «Peta and Maks have received a ton of outpouring support from their friends and family.

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 is back on U.S. soil.

Maksim Chmerkovskiy has revealed he was arrested while in Kyiv, Ukraine and is going to try and make his way out amid the Russian military assault on the country.The Dancing With The Stars pro said it was a 'reality check' getting arrested but called it the 'least traumatizing moment in this whole thing as far as Ukraine is concerned.'The father-of-one, 42, spoke to his followers in the Monday morning Instagram video, revealing that he was leaving the country and felt 'a little nervous' but he he thinks 'it's going to be okay.'Maksim was in his native country working on World of Dance as a judge. The latest:Maksim Chmerkovskiy revealed he was arrested while in Kyiv, Ukraine and is going to try and make his way out amid the Russian military assault on the country.

Her husband Maksim Chmerkovskiy reached Poland on Tuesday after fleeing his war-torn native Ukraine amid Russia's invasion.And hours after he made it out of Ukraine, Peta Murgatroyd was spotted in her first sighting since Maks' terrifying ordeal.The Dancing With The Stars pro, 35, put on a brave face as she stepped out in Malibu, and at one point,put her hand over her mouth for a somber moment. Somber moment: Her husband Maksim Chmerkovskiy reached Poland on Tuesday after fleeing his war-torn native Ukraine amid Russia's invasion.

"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. ‘

Sean Penn is making his way to the border on foot. On Monday, the Oscar winner took to social media, revealing he and two colleagues walked «miles» to the Polish border after abandoning their car on the side of a road in Ukraine. «Almost all the cars in this photo carry women and children only,» Penn tweeted, «most without any sign of luggage, and a car their only possession of value.»Less than a week ago, the actor was photographed at a news conference held at the Presidential Office in Kyiv amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, where he was confirmed to be working on a documentary. «All we can add at this time is that the doc is a Vice Studios production in association with VICE World News and Endeavor Content,» a spokesperson for Vice told ET. Speaking out on Russia's invasion, Penn said in a statement, “Already a brutal mistake of lives taken and hearts broken, and If he doesn’t relent, I believe Mr. Putin will have made a most horrible mistake for all of humankind.

Maksim Chmerkovskiy has revealed he was arrested while in Kyiv, Ukraine and is going to try and make his way out amid the Russian military assault on the country.The Dancing With The Stars pro said it was a 'reality check' getting arrested but called it the 'least traumatizing moment in this whole thing as far as Ukraine is concerned.'The father-of-one, 42, spoke to his followers in the Monday morning Instagram video, revealing that he was leaving the country and felt 'a little nervous' but he he thinks 'it's going to be okay.'Maksim was in his native country working on World of Dance as a judge. The latest:Maksim Chmerkovskiy revealed he was arrested while in Kyiv, Ukraine and is going to try and make his way out amid the Russian military assault on the country.

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).

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.

Strictly Come Dancing star Karen Hauer, 39, reached out to her Burn The Floor co-star Maksim Chmerkovskiy, 42, who revealed in a candid Instagram post that he is making attempts to leave Ukraine amid the Russian invasion.The father-of-one is currently in his native Ukraine where he worked as a judge on the show Dancing With The Stars.Maksim revealed that he was arrested while in Kyiv, Ukraine and is going to try and make his way out amid the Russian military assault on the country.The professional dancer said it was a "reality check" getting arrested but called it the "least traumatising moment in this whole thing as far as Ukraine is concerned".Taking to his Instagram account today, Makism shared a candid update in view of his 1.1 million followers.He explained that he had plans to leave the country and is admittedly "nervous" amid the ongoing ordeal.In a clip which has been viewed over 400,000 times, he gave an update on the picture-sharing site.He said: "There is a lot of fighting everywhere.The streets are crazy. At one point, I got arrested."I'm all good, I promise."Makism continued: "That was probably the least traumatising moment in this whole thing as far as Ukraine is concerned."But for me it was a reality check."The dance judge added that it was a "lot to unpack" as he detailed his next moves.The Ukrainian-born star said he will be disappearing from social media "for a while" as he makes his way out of the country, only speaking to his wife Pete Murgatroyd, his parents and his brother Val Chmerkovskiy, 35."I'm going to try and make my way out.

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 revealed he was arrested while in Kyiv, Ukraine and is going to try and make his way out amid the Russian military assault on the country.The Dancing With The Stars pro said it was a 'reality check' getting arrested but called it the 'least traumatizing moment in this whole thing as far as Ukraine is concerned.'The father of one, 42, spoke to his followers in the Monday morning Instagram video, revealing that he was leaving the country and felt 'a little nervous' but he he thinks 'it's going to be okay.'Maksim was in his native country working on Dancing With The Stars Ukraine as a judge. The latest:Maksim Chmerkovskiy revealed he was arrested while in Kyiv, Ukraine and is going to try and make his way out amid the Russian military assault on the country.

Maksim Chmerkovskiy‘s latest video update from Ukraine revealed that he’d been arrested during the attacks from Russia. The 42-year-old choreographer didn’t divulge many details about his arrest, but he did say that it was a serious wake up call for him amid the panic, during the Monday February 28 update. He also gave updates on some of his friends and his own plans to leave the country.

Maksim Chmerkovskiy is preparing to get out. The ballroom pro, who was in the country to film as a judge for the Ukrainian version of , took to Instagram on Monday with an update for viewers following him on social media amid the crisis. The 42-year-old performer disclosed that he had been arrested in Kyiv, though he didn't share why.

Peta Murgatroyd said she's 'going through hell right now' as her husband Maksim Chmerkovskiy remains in the Ukraine, four days into Russia's military assault on the country.Murgatroyd, 35, took to Instagram on Sunday with an emotional message in which she shared that an empathetic group of strangers had made a kind gesture to her amid the absence of her husband, 42, who is in his native country to work as judge on Dancing With the Stars Ukraine.'Although I'm going through hell right now and I want it all to end…[there] is light that shines through the darkness,' said Murgatroyd, who is mother to five-year-old son Shai with Chmerkovskiy, who she wed in July of 2017. The latest:Peta Murgatroyd, 35, said she's 'going through hell right now' as her husband Maksim Chmerkovskiy, 42, remains in the Ukraine, four days into Russia's military assault on the country.

Maksim Chmerkovskiy gave his followers another update about the crisis in the Ukraine. On Sunday, the professional dancer posted an emotional plea to his Instagram page. “WAR I’m tired.