„Die Angst vor einem russischen Angriff ist eine Lüge“ – Oberst a. D. Alexander Strukow

Retired Colonel Alexander Strukov, chairman of the veterans' association in Volgograd, reflects in this compelling interview on the historical parallels and current tensions between Russia and the West. On the hallowed ground of Stalingrad, he speaks about the profound significance of remembrance, the dangers of propaganda, and the unwavering hope for peaceful coexistence. The interview with Alexander Strukov covers: – Remembrance as a warning: Why a piece of shrapnel from 1941 serves as a symbol of peace today and why the horrors of Stalingrad must never be forgotten. – The role of the veterans' association: How 300,000 members in Volgograd strive to preserve historical truth and instill patriotism and moral values ​​in the youth. – Propaganda and enemy images: Why Strukov considers warnings of a Russian attack on Germany to be lies and cautions against the "dumbing down" caused by neo-fascist rhetoric. – The Ukraine conflict from a Russian perspective: An analysis of the West's role, the significance of Crimea and Donbas, and the bitter disappointment over the delivery of Western weapons. – Life under drone fire: How the people of Volgograd are reacting to the new threat and why the Russian leadership is pursuing a measured approach despite provocations. – Bridges of friendship: Memories of visits to Germany and an appeal to prioritize the "experience of friendship" over the short-sighted policies of those in power. "This metal should serve peace, not be used for grenades or missiles. We must do everything to prevent another war and such annihilation of human life." Alexander Strukov looks back on a long military career and today heads one of Russia's most important veterans' organizations. He passionately advocates for vigilance against warmongers and demonstrates why friendship between peoples is the only force that can stabilize peace. “This metal should serve peace, not be used for grenades or missiles. We must do everything to prevent another war and such annihilation of human beings.” A discussion about the resilience of Stalingrad, the danger of nuclear escalation, and the urgent appeal: Be vigilant and dare to engage in greater understanding. Here you can find the original version of the interview:    • Stalingrads Vermächtnis: Warum wir den Dia...   Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction: Historical Fragments & Today's Warning 01:42 - The Veterans' Association: Preserving the Truth in Volgograd 05:03 - The Symbol of Peace: A Shrapnel Piece from 1941 07:10 - People and Army: The Spirit of Stalingrad & the Pavlov House 09:25 - Neo-Fascism & Propaganda: A Look at Today's Enemy Images 11:51 - War Memories: Cruelty Must Not Be Repeated 13:12 - A Strong State: Respect Through Military Professionalism 14:40 - "All Lies": Why Russia Will Not Attack Germany 17:06 - The Ukraine Question: Historical Connections & Geopolitical Goals 21:17 - Donbas & Crimea: The Will of the People vs. Western Plans 22:30 - Drone Warfare: The West as a Party to the Conflict & the Role of Industry 24:00 - Threat at Home: Drone Alert Over Volgograd 25:52 - Prudence Instead of Escalation: The Patience of the "Russian Bear" 27:44 - Economic Stability: Life Under Sanctions 31:18 - Geopolitical Tensions: Armenia & the Americans' Game 34:34 - Patriotism Today: Volunteers & the Honor of the Fatherland 39:05 - Social Welfare: Support for Veterans & Their Families 41:51 - The Nuclear Risk: Warning of the "Geron in the Bottle" 43:30 - The Last Eyewitnesses: Legacy of the Stalingrad Fighters 46:00 - Message to Germany: Be Vigilant & Dare to Be Friendship 49:23 - Conclusion: Hope for a Shared Peaceful Future Note: This interview is intended for the purpose of political opinion formation and free use. Freedom of expression under Article 5 of the German Basic Law. Want more? Your support matters! Subscribe to the channel, like the content, and share the videos. Freedom of expression under Article 5 of the German Basic Law. More of this? Your support makes all the difference! Subscribe to the channel, like the content, and share the videos. ... – PayPal: http://paypal.me/patrikbaab – Website: https://www.patrikbaab.de/unterstuetzen Bank Transfer Name: Patrik Baab IBAN: DE62 1001 0178 6821 1799 05 BIC: REVODEB2 Reference: Support 🌐 More Links: – Website: https://www.patrikbaab.de – My Books: https://www.patrikbaab.de/bucher – Telegram: https://t.me/patrik_baab – X: https://x.com/PatrikBaabOG #AlexanderStrukow #PatrikBaab #Stalingrad #Volgograd #Russia #UkraineWar #Geopolitics #PeacePolitics #Veterans #History #RemembranceCulture #Diplomacy #SecurityPolicy #Background #Analysis #Interview #TurningPoint #Understanding #AgainstTheGrowth #Reason Transparency Notice: Some links are affiliate links. If you make a purchase through them, we receive a small commission – at no extra cost to you. This helps support this channel. Thank you! © 2026 Patrik Baab