US and Russia's Battle for Eurasia

China is engaged in a strategic contest with the US and its allies for control over Eurasia, a region rich in natural resources valued at $75 trillion for Russia and $45 trillion for the US. The conflict in Ukraine is also driven by its immense resource wealth, estimated at $14 trillion, prompting calls for US support based on self-serving interests, not just democratic values. Post-1990, US, UK, and NATO efforts aimed at seizing political control over former Soviet territories faced setbacks with Vladimir Putin's energy diplomacy, which reasserted Russian influence in Central and Eastern Europe. The Nord Stream pipeline was a focal point of this contest, as it established crucial energy links between Russia and Europe, which Western powers sought to dismantle to undermine Russian stability and military capabilities. The disruption of these energy ties is seen as a means to bankrupt Russia and limit its ability to supply arms globally, particularly in conflict zones like Africa, where natural resources are also heavily contested. Furthermore, modern statecraft utilizes platforms like Telegram to facilitate political and military operations, leveraging its wide user base for mobilization and organization against perceived threats, highlighting the intersection of technology and geopolitical agendas.