DAILY CALLER NEWS FOUNDATION—After the President-Elect Donald Trump’s landslide victory Scores of leaders from countries around the world submitted their responses to the US presidential election on Tuesday; some were more congratulatory in nature than others.

Trump made a historic move come back He recovered from his 2020 loss and took the electoral vote by at least a 277-224 margin in the Electoral College (a few states still haven’t been called, but Trump is ahead) as well as the popular vote by nearly 5 million votes. multiple reports.

World leaders such as Harris and Trump were also watching the elections closely. approach Their approaches to foreign policy varied widely and offered praise for his victory, while other countries typically considered America’s rivals appeared to strike a more muted, cautious tone.

“Italy and the United States are ‘sister’ nations bound by an unshakable alliance, shared values ​​and a historic friendship,” Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said. expression on Wednesday. “This is a strategic bond that I am sure we will now strengthen even further.”

“Congratulations on the greatest comeback in history!” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in question on Wednesday.

“The future of the (South Korea)-US alliance and America will shine brighter. I look forward to working closely with you.” South Korean Prime Minister Yoon Suk Yeol in question on Wednesday.

Other world leaders with whom Trump differs greatly on policy (including Canada and the United States) England‘s – also complimented Trump on his victory, despite publicly criticizing Trump’s left-wing policies.

“I know President Trump “I will work together to create greater opportunity, prosperity and security for both of our nations,” Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said. in question on Wednesday.

Most European Union countries applauded Trump’s victory, but some signaled that Europe should be ready to be more self-reliant. Trump’s “America First” approach has been popular with a wide swath of American voters but has left some European countries behind moody Trump may take a different approach President Joe Biden In recent years there has been a seemingly borderless relationship with Europe.

During Trump’s first term, his relations with some European countries were sometimes tense because he felt that these countries contributed to US global trade. imbalance and they weren’t paying enough to be part of the NATO alliance. Trump has repeatedly threatened to pull the United States out of NATO if European countries do not pay the agreed share.

Trump’s threat was successful— More NATO allies met their defense spending targets at the end of his term than at the beginning.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said, “The European Union must stay close to each other and act in unity.” reporters He noted on Wednesday that he and French President Emmanuel Macron were working closely with other European partners.

China made several comments on Trump’s victory, while others enemies Countries such as Iran and North Korea have yet to comment publicly on the issue, but Tehran has made it clear that it does not want Trump to remain in office again. According to Chinese officials feared Compared to the Harris presidency, it resembled the policies of another Trump era, and he actively interfered in this year’s election.

“We respect the choice of the American people and congratulate Mr. Trump on being elected president of the United States,” a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman said. in question on Wednesday.

Russia’s message about the election appeared more veiled and hostile. Russian President Vladimir Putin does not plan to offer any congratulations to Trump, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said reporters on Wednesday, arguing that the United States is “a hostile country engaged both directly and indirectly in war against our state.”

“We have said many times that the United States can contribute to ending this conflict. This cannot be done overnight, but… It has the capacity to change the course of US foreign policy. Will this happen and if so, how… We will see after (the inauguration of the US president in January),” Peskov said. in question.

Russia took action war The aggression against Ukraine since 2022 has dragged the United States and Europe into an increasingly deep conflict. Biden has failed to significantly turn the tide of the war. Trump has promised that a peace agreement could be reached between Russia and Ukraine when he takes office again in January.

Similarly, Trump promised that the ongoing conflict in the Middle East was caused by this situation. Hamas occupation He warned Israel on October 7, 2023, that when he takes office in January, he will be much tougher on Iran than Biden and impose sanctions to ensure that Tehran cannot build up its fund reserves.

Trump met with Netanyahu in July and reportedly said the war in Gaza should end by January in order to restore some norms between Israelis and Palestinians.

Trump has promised fair competition on China but warned that he will impose tougher tariffs to balance the trade deficit and encourage Americans to buy more domestic goods. to force China Importing more American products.

Originally published by Daily Caller News Foundation