The Sibling Divide: Russia & Ukraine – A Family Story

Imagine a large, old family living on a massive estate for centuries. This family, despite having different personalities and traditions, has always lived together. Their shared history is deep—same ancestors, same culture, same struggles.

For centuries, Ukraine was not a separate country, but a key part of the Russian world. It was known as Kievan Rus, the very birthplace of Russian civilization. This region saw Mongol invasions, Polish and Lithuanian rule, and countless battles. But through it all, the people remained connected by language, faith, and culture.

Then, one day, the head of the household—let’s call him Mr. Soviet (Stalin)—decides to redraw the estate, not based on family wishes, but for his own strategic purposes. He tells one part of the family, “You will now live in a different house, and I’ll call you something new—Ukraine.”

But here’s the reality: Ukraine did not gain true independence. The Soviet Union still controlled everything—its economy, its military, its decisions. The “independent” identity of Ukraine was largely a political tool, not a natural separation.

One key fact:

1945: Ukraine and Belarus were given their own UN seats, even though they were still part of the USSR. Stalin did this to give the Soviet Union more voting power, not because Ukraine was truly independent.

Then, decades later, Mr. Soviet dies (the USSR collapses in 1991), and suddenly the estate is thrown into chaos. The once-unified family is now being told they are completely separate people, even though they still speak the same language, share the same Orthodox Christian faith, and have countless intermarried families.

Now, enter the Western Neighbors (U.S. and NATO). They whisper to Ukraine:

“You don’t need your big brother anymore. In fact, he’s your enemy. Forget your shared past. We’ll help you—but only if you push him away.”

At first, Ukraine is confused. Many Ukrainians still feel Russian—because, historically, they are. But the pressure from outsiders grows stronger.

Then comes 2014, when the West-backed Ukrainian government bans the Russian language in schools and government—even though millions of Ukrainians speak it as their first language. This would be like Texas suddenly banning Spanish, despite a massive Spanish-speaking population.

Russia doesn’t stand for it. To Putin, this isn’t just politics. It’s an attack on family.

And so, the fighting begins—not because Russia wants to “conquer” Ukraine, but because it refuses to let outsiders rewrite history and erase its deep-rooted connections to the region.

Breaking Through the Lies

In the United States, people are told Russia is the villain—that Putin is a dictator, that Ukraine is an oppressed victim. But the truth is far more complex.

Ukraine was never an independent nation by natural formation—it was assigned borders by Soviet politics, not by the will of its people.

Many Ukrainians still feel Russian because their families were never truly separate in the first place.

The West’s intervention isn’t about “protecting Ukraine”—it’s about using Ukraine as a tool to weaken Russia.

The Truth About Putin and Russia

Putin is often painted as a ruthless dictator, but his actions show strategy, discipline, and a deep commitment to Russia’s long-term stability.

He isn’t reckless—he’s patient.

He isn’t power-hungry—he’s protective.

He isn’t a warmonger—he’s reacting to a decades-long attempt to dismantle Russia’s historical influence.

The West spoils its children—it gives in to tantrums, throwing money and weapons at conflicts to avoid hard truths. But Russia, like a firm father, refuses to let manipulation dictate its choices.

If people could see past the propaganda, they would realize that this isn’t about good vs. evil—it’s about a forced division that should never have happened in the first place.

And until people understand that, the bickering, the war, and the false history will continue.