Ukrainian Actor Andrii Isaienko Severs Ties with Russian Relatives Supporting the War

Andrii Isaienko's Family and Their Stance on the War

According to Главком: Ukrainian actor Andrii Isaienko has revealed that relatives of his living in Russia support the war against Ukraine. One of them, a cousin, is actively serving in the Russian military. When the full-scale invasion began, Isaienko made the decisive choice to cut off all contact with his family members who remained in Russia. This painful personal rift reflects a wider societal fracture caused by the conflict.

Isaienko, known for his role in the series 'Women's Doctor,' has relatives residing in Siberia. The actor stated that they all hold radically anti-Ukrainian views.

“That's a second cousin on my mother's side. My grandmother was from Siberia, and all her relatives stayed there. They are radically against Ukraine. When the full-scale war started, they didn't write to me because I sent them a message right away,”

Isaienko emphasized.

Personal Conflicts Amidst War

Furthermore, the actor noted that his maternal aunt's son is fighting in the Russian army. While one female relative apologized to him for the war, it did not alter his decision.

“I calmly crossed people out of my life and that's it. Goodbye. They are no longer family. It seems to me that it's much easier to cut someone out for their bad actions. It's as if the person is helping you to erase them from your life,”

the actor remarked.

It is worth noting that Antonina Paperna, the daughter of Ukraine's People's Artist Olha Sumska, currently lives and works in Russia. Her younger sister, Hanna Borysiuk, has not seen Antonina since the start of the full-scale invasion. This situation underscores the complexity of personal relationships within the context of modern geopolitical realities.

The statements by Andrii Isaienko and his family situation illustrate the profound personal conflicts arising from the war between Ukraine and Russia. Many Ukrainians are forced to re-evaluate family bonds when relatives support aggression against their homeland. This highlights the war's deep impact on society, compelling individuals to make difficult choices between familial ties and patriotic duty.