The first option is much cheaper, but more difficult and dangerous.
And the second is too expensive for many Ukrainians.
Sofia was wary of the risks and contacted a private transport company for help.
But she lived in a small village, the driver did not want to go there.
The way to the checkpoint in the Sumy region was dangerous: it goes through the so-called ‘Donetsk People's Republic’ (DPR) and Russia.