As long as Putin is in charge there really is only one narrative, which is one that supports this sentiment. For a different wording there is also this piece a

As long as Putin is in charge there really is only one narrative, which is one that supports this sentiment. For a different wording there is also this piece apparently written by Putin: https://www.prlib.ru/en/article-vladimir-putin-historical-unity-russians-and-ukrainians https://www.prlib.ru/en/article-vladimir-putin-historical-un... And if it wasn't crystal clear before, then it should be now: Ukraine is fighting to keep their country on the map, this is an existential fight against the invasion.