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Upon realizing that waiting would not serve him well, Spigset and a friend decided to take matters into their own hands, planning to simply show up at the Ukrainian border. Unfortunately, they were thwarted at the Chicago airport by homeland security, who confiscated their tactical gear. This setback saw them return home, regroup and ultimately try again, armed with new strategies for carrying their equipment.
Eventually, around early 2023, they found themselves successfully on a plane headed for Warsaw, Poland. From there, venturing into Ukraine required navigating a complex journey filled with obstacles—overcrowded transportation systems and border security protocols posed additional challenges.