Now the time has come when the leaders of the US, Russia, and China are jointly confronting Europeans. French President Macron stated this during his visit to Greece, UNN reports.
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According to him, the "America First" policy is not a personal trait of Donald Trump, but a long-term US strategy.
We should not underestimate the fact that this is a unique moment when the US president, the president of Russia, and the president of China are categorically opposing Europeans. This is the opportune moment for us—wake up!
He emphasized that the US can be an ally for certain countries, "but this ally is no longer so unconditional, and no one is entirely sure whether this ally is reliable."
There are now doubts regarding Article 5—proposed not by Europeans, but by the US president—and this clearly and in fact weakens the alliance's strength
He added that Europe should avoid haste "with any strategy of decoupling from China, as the result will be increased dependence on the US, and the rest of the world will view us merely as US vassals, which is not our future."
According to Politico, leaders and representatives of defense ministries of NATO member countries have begun taking measures in case the US withdraws from the Alliance, which since 1949 has been the foundation of European security.
Tusk questioned the US "loyalty" to the defense of Europe and warned of a threat from Russia in "months, not years"