Czech President Pavel Urges European Strategic Autonomy, Cites Putin's Fear

Czech President Petr Pavel publicly called for Europe to adopt a more assertive and self-reliant posture, arguing that both Americans and Russians do not take Europe seriously. He also characterized Putin as having an obsessive fear of assassination, a notable rhetorical escalation from a European leader. The remarks signal growing European frustration with reliance on US security guarantees and may presage policy shifts within the EU.

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