Cult of the Cossack helps explain Ukraine’s resistance

The New York Sun/James Brooke/3-25-2022

“There is a saying that you can push a meek and mild Ukrainian all the way until his forehead touches the ground. Then he arises a Cossack. With Russia’s frontal attack on Ukraine, the foreheads of 40 million Ukrainians hit the ground. Now, as President Biden funnels an additional $1 billion in military aid into Ukraine, let’s look at the Ukrainians.”

USAGOLD note: For those who would like some deep background on Ukraine’s history and culture, this will be a welcome read. Memorable quote near the article’s conclusion – “Into this hornet’s nest, Vladimir Putin has just stepped with his imperial boots.”