Congratulations poured in from around the world on Wednesday, especially from countries that consider themselves allies of the United States and those that hope to improve relations with the United States under President-elect Donald Trump. Ta.
The Israeli prime minister congratulated President Trump and first lady Melania Trump in a post on X, calling Trump’s victory “the greatest comeback in history.”
“Your historic return to the White House marks a new beginning for America and a powerful recommitment to the great Israeli-American alliance. This is a great victory!” Prime Minister Netanyahu said before signing, “True With the friendship of
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer also congratulated the republican in a post about X and said he looked forward to working with him.
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“As our closest allies, we stand shoulder to shoulder to protect our shared values of freedom, democracy, and enterprise,” the post said. “From growth and security to innovation and technology, I know that the special relationship between the UK and the US will continue to thrive on both sides of the Atlantic for many years to come.”
But behind these words of congratulations, there is great uncertainty and tension abroad about what President Donald Trump’s inauguration will mean for the country and its foreign policy. For example, President Trump’s plan to impose tariffs on imports into the country from non-US companies could seriously damage the UK and the global economy. London is reportedly already preparing in case retaliatory tariffs are implemented.
Other concerns are security-related, including the extent to which the new US president will maintain support for Ukraine. This is considered essential in supporting broader European security not only against Ukraine but also against Russia. President Trump has been vague about this, but according to his victory speech, he said he doesn’t intend to start wars, he intends to stop them.
But questions have arisen over what options are available for Ukraine, such as territorial concessions, or whether it will bow to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s demands for Ukraine’s demilitarization. And that, in turn, worries Western European countries, which are concerned that it could give Russia strength and are less concerned about its potential to challenge NATO.
As for NATO and the European Union, leaders from both organizations congratulated Trump on Wednesday, with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen saying the United States and the EU are “more than just allies.”
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“We are united in true partnership between our people, uniting our 800 million people. So let us work together on a strong transatlantic agenda that delivers lasting results for our people. ” the post reads.
In a congratulatory post, NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said he looked forward to working with President Trump again “to advance peace through strength and NATO.”
No congratulations are expected from Russia. For example, the Kremlin does not expect Putin to make any statement congratulating the United States, and spokesman Dmitry Peskov said: They were involved in a war against our country. ”
However, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy congratulated Trump on his “impressive electoral victory.” In a post on X, he said he had a “great meeting” with Trump in September and looked forward to “an era of a strong United States under President Trump’s decisive leadership.”
Zelensky said: “I appreciate President Trump’s commitment to a ‘peace through strength’ approach in world affairs. This is precisely the principle that can bring us virtually closer to a just peace in Ukraine. I look forward to moving it.”
