Sweden questions the West: US shifts towards Russia
The Swedish newspaper Dagens Nyheter analyzes the changing relations between the USA and Europe, noting a rapprochement between the United States and Russia. Does the West, in the traditional sense, still exist?
In its latest commentary, the Swedish newspaper Dagens Nyheter emphasizes that the traditional concept of the West is disappearing. According to the newspaper, the United States is getting closer to Russia, which is distanced from Europe.
The words of the Kremlin spokesperson are quoted, claiming that Donald Trump's foreign policy aligns with Moscow's line. This may mean easing tensions in transatlantic relations will not be possible soon.
Trump's National Security Advisor, Mike Waltz, suggested that Ukraine needs a leader capable of negotiating with both Washington and Moscow to end the conflict.
Trump follows the same path as Putin—notes Dagens Nyheter.
Europe facing challenges
The newspaper also quotes Trump as saying during a conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky that he "has no cards to play." This raises the question of whether Europe can provide Ukraine with military, political, and economic support.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk points to Europe's military potential, which is not fully utilized due to a lack of political will. Dagens Nyheter quotes him about the paradox of 500 million Europeans asking 300 million Americans for protection against 140 million Russians.
The Swedish columnist emphasizes that Europe lacks imagination and courage, which hinders its ability to act independently on the international stage. Given changing relations with the USA, the continent must find new ways to strengthen its position.
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