Osterreich:

 

Genetically is very close to Deutschland.

Culturally is very close to Deutschland.

Lingually is very close to Deutschland.

Carved it's way to be relevant recognized as a separate nation.

 

Oekraine:

 

Genetically is very close to Russia.

Culturally is very close to Russia.

Lingually is very close to Russia.

Considered to be product of some geopolitical mistake by many. Irrelevant and recognized as a separate nation mostly by rivals of Russia.