Thanks for all the tips!
I've been to Ukraine a few times (not with bike though) - border is indeed an absolute nightmare (between Poland and UA you consistently have to wait even upwards of 20hrs. I've experienced it myself and a good friend goes back and forth monthly.) Border with Moldova i crossed once though - and that one was not as bad. Still took few hrs but not too bad.
About corrupt cops and bad roads - lucky i haven't had much issues before but I'll keep that in mind.
I still would prefer to go via Russia - but if no go, then i might take the ferry to UA and just drive from the coast (ferry arrives near Odessa) straight to Moldova. Moldova is actually pretty awesome
One unrelated question - Any suggestions for best routes/regions to visit in Romania and Bulgaria? I'll be leaving from Poland next week, loose plan is to drive via the Tatra mountains to Slovakia, from there quickly cross Hungary and spend a bit more time in Romania & Bulgaria, before getting to Istanbul.
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