Which Western ally pursued the most independent course as far as diverging from U.S.policy toward the Soviet Union?

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Charles de Gaulle pursued a policy of "national independence" for France, which included distancing France from the influence of both the United States and the Soviet Union during the Cold War. De Gaulle especially disagreed with the U.S. policy of containment toward the Soviet Union and instead favored détente and negotiation. He famously withdrew France from NATO's integrated military command in 1966 and vetoed Britain's entry into the European Economic Community twice, seeking to maintain France's independence and influence on the world stage.

Which Western Ally Pursued the Most Independent Course as Far