The article analyzes the migration relations of Ukraine and Russia in comparison with the migration relations of Ukraine and the countries of the community. The data of statistical observation of Ukraine and various host countries on migration processes from Ukraine, as well as the results of the author’s sociological study of the direction, motivation and prospects for the movement of citizens of Ukraine are presented. Conclusions are drawn about the use of demographic threats in connection with the increased outflow of citizens from Ukraine and the consequences of the transformation of Ukrainian migration flows for Russia.