President of the European Council Michel states that the threats of the 45th U.S. President Donald Trump emphasize the need for the EU to urgently develop its strategic autonomy. European Council President Charles Michel criticized Trump’s claims that he would “encourage” Russia to aggress against NATO. Michel emphasized that reckless statements about NATO’s security and solidarity with Article 5 serve only the interests of Russian dictator Vladimir Putin. The President of the European Council emphasized that the Transatlantic Alliance has been supporting the security and prosperity of America…