The "Intermarium" concept, a World War I era tactic, is discussed as a means for the West to penetrate Ukraine and create a buffer zone threatening Moscow and Stalingrad. Russia views the status of Ukraine as an existential threat, while the U.S. seeks to block Russian influence and increase military-industrial spending among European allies. The complex relationship between Germany and Russia is highlighted by former Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder's position on the board of Gazprom.
