Appalled by the prospect of hegemony by a reinvigorated Russia, twelve nations in Central Europe are forging an alliance reminiscent of the Intermarium. They are considering a plethora of infrastructure mega projects to foster international trade between the group and reducing reliance on Russia. The United States and German have offered to bankroll much of the effort. Of course Russia and other countries that fear the effects of the relationship are posing resistance.
—David Foss