“This statement must be given very great importance. Not because Macron discovered some new truth. And due to the fact that these words symbolize the beginning of recognition in real European politics of the circumstances that have developed some time ago. NATO could never guarantee the complete security of Europe. The alliance is also a tool for subordinating European politics to the interests of the United States, ”Novikov said.
The deputy also noted that in this historical period, "US activities have become apparent by virtue of the policies pursued by President Trump."
“In essence, he began to demand from the European powers, in a certain sense, recognition of his vassal will and increased investments in the alliance’s budget. In this situation, this is very sobering. Macron objectively assessed the situation and this is important, ”he said.
Macron previously stated that NATO is in a state of "brain death."
According to the French leader, Europeans are “on the edge of the abyss” and can no longer count on US military defense.