Macron: France is U.S. ally, not a Vassal State

The United States and France will continue to be historical allies, but an ally is not the same as a vassal, said French President Emmanuel Macron, commenting on his initiative to create a European army, including for cyber security. The politician recalled that the United States is also an ally of France in NATO. “But can I, as president of the republic, say to our citizens: I want to transfer all your security to the hands of the United States? No, because I believe in our sovereignty and the sovereignty of Europe. What does it mean? This means that my responsibility is to protect you, so that our army protects our citizens”, RIA Novosti quotes the head of state. The French President drew attention to the need to be independent in various areas, including cyber security, as well as in all military components - on land, at sea, in the air and in space. He pointed out that for this the country should not depend on anyone, including from America. Macron accepted that in some spheres Paris is too dependent “and this is not good”. Source: vestikavkaza