On February 24, Russia’s invasion of their neighboring country Ukraine shocked the world.

According toCNN, Chmerkovskiy iscurrently in Ukrainefor another reality competition, “World of Dance UA.”

“I will never be the same,” Chmerkovskiy said.

“Dancing With the Stars” dancer Maks Chmerkovskiy

“This is stressful and I’m getting old feelings back, like I’ve done this before.

This does feel like the way it was when and why we left in the 90s.

“The streets are crazy,” Chmerkovskiy said in the video.

“Dancing With the Stars” dancer Maks Chmerkovskiy

“At one point I got arrested but again all good, promise.

“I’m going to try and make my way out.

I’m going to start making my way towards the border.

Just a little nervous but I think it’s going to be alright.

I know it’s going to be okay,” Chmerkovskiy said in the Instagram video.

This rush of Ukrainian people fleeing the country has led many to wonder if a refugee crisis is imminent.