Of course it matters what it’s about. The US may not need an empire, but the EU desires one. And such an entity would become an enemy of the USA, not a partner; Obama encouraged this, to the detriment of the USA and Britain.
If this were being done to align with Trump’s accord to the effect that they become more active partners with the USA, then it can be desirable. But it is not. This is all about pushing their own agenda.
As far as Putin goes, there are numerous calls within the EU for rapprochement with him. Even in spite of the call to arms here.
What you have just described to me: NATO is the thin line that keeps Europe from forming a massive, continent wide military power and Empire that will make the USA its enemy. So keep your friends close, and your enemies closer? That’s the purpose of NATO????