The West as we knew it no longer exists.

Axar.az reports this was stated by European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen in an interview with the German weekly Die Zeit.

"The world has become a globe also geopolitically, and today our networks of friendship span the globe, as you can see in the debate about tariffs. A positive side effect is that I am currently having countless talks with heads of state and government around the world who want to work together with us on the new order. This is true from Iceland to New Zealand, from Canada to the United Arab Emirates, as it is for India, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, Mexico, and South America," she said.

"Right now, I could have these conversations 24 hours a day. Everyone is asking for more trade with Europe – and it's not just about economic ties. It is also about establishing common rules and it is about predictability. Europe is known for its predictability and reliability, which is once again starting to be seen as something very valuable. On the one hand, this is very gratifying; on the other hand, there is also of course a huge responsibility that we have to live up to," she added.

On European security, von der Leyen also warned: "We know from experience that, while Putin may pause every so often, there is no limit to his imperialistic ambitions! Unfortunately, he has shown that time and again in recent years."