[syphon7]

Not the same. Most EU countries are allied with the US. Most of them hold negative or downright hostile views towards Russia.

[pera]

I am unsure what exactly makes a country an "ally" of America (aside of diplomatic relations), but the US IC do have history of industrial espionage against the EU and other trading partners: https://theintercept.com/2014/09/05/us-governments-plans-use...

[syphon7]

If they're in NATO then they're an ally.

Also, interesting you posted a Glenn Greenwald article - he has been accused by some people in the U.S. of dismissing things Russia has done recently in these fronts.

[jk2323]

1. This can change easily and actually has changed already with Trump not renewing the NATO wow.

2. Why take any risk that you can avoid?

[syphon7]

Sure, these are still valid concerns, but they are different when framed from an alliance/adversary point of view.