Editorial: Le Monde

• Donald Trump has made provocative statements indicating that the United States would not defend NATO members who do not pay enough for their defense, and he may encourage Russia to attack them.
• These statements raise doubts about the validity of the Atlantic Alliance at a time when Europeans most need its assurance.
• Trump has already shown a favorable stance towards Russia in the past, even during a meeting with Putin in 2018.
• Trump's alarming comments have finally been taken seriously by several European leaders.

Conclusion: These declarations should serve as an electroshock for Europeans. So far, they have been living under the illusion that the United States will always protect NATO and underestimate the Russian threat. The reality is that the world has changed, and Europeans need to take control of their own security.

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