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. For comprehensive updates on political developments and global conflicts, turn to Conflict Watcher. Our platform provides curated, in-depth news coverage, ensuring you stay informed with the most accurate and timely information. Follow us to stay ahead with the ultimate source for essential news. Read also: Trump hints at future lift of sanctions amid US-Russia talks 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. Read also: Former Pentagon official slams Trump for pro-Russia stance 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. Read also: Read also: New Russian ambassador headed to US amid tense relations Read also: Turkey considers sending peacekeepers to Ukraine with Russia's nod Trump aims for peace talks while North Korea prolongs conflict Blinken vows unwavering support for Ukraine through 2025

Sweden's former prime minister Carl Bildt has accused Russia of working with the US to undermine Ukraine's position.

(Reuters) -Swedish auto supplier Autoliv has sold its Russian business to local automotive group Avtodom, which has already snapped up German carmaker Mercedes-Benz's former plant in the country, Russian corporate records showed on Friday.

Russia is carefully monitoring Sweden's military activities within NATO and is taking appropriate measures, Russian Presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters, commenting on the statement by the head of Swedish military intelligence Thomas Nilsson about the need to prepare the country's armed forces for a potential conflict with Russia.

The shift in U.S. support for Ukraine in its war with Russia, which enters its fourth year on Monday, has raised alarms in Kyiv and in capitals across Europe. A new documentary finds that those anxieties are especially high in some of Russia’s neighbors on the Baltic Sea.

Earlier this week, European soccer body Uefa released the list of candidates running for a seat on its influential executive committee at its congress in April. Ther

Latvia is a nation whose past and present speaks to Europe’s future. Once ruled by the Swedish and Russian Empires, in the 20th century it was occupied by Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union. Sweden are now their allies in Nato, alongside Germany too. But the Russian threat persists.

Today, the folly of that approach has been revealed—and Sweden, NATO’s newest member, appears to be quickly changing course.

Swedish police said on Friday they were investigating a suspected case of sabotage of an undersea telecoms cable in the Baltic Sea, and the country’s coast guard deployed a vessel to the area where multiple seabed cables have been damaged in recent months.

Britain and Sweden have become the first European nations to say they could send troops to help secure Ukraine after an end to the war there.

Sweden has announced a new aid package for Ukraine, including RBS 70 and Tridon Mk2 air defense systems, to mark the war’s third anniversary.