Global Reactions to Trump’s Victory: Hopes for Peace in Ukraine and Renewed Alliances

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Following Donald Trump’s election win, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed hope that Trump’s leadership could bring peace to Ukraine amid its ongoing war with Russia. Zelensky voiced appreciation for Trump’s "peace through strength" philosophy, suggesting that it could help achieve a “just peace” in the region. He reiterated Ukraine's reliance on bipartisan support from Washington, emphasizing the importance of continued U.S. backing in the fight against Russian aggression. Trump's previous remarks had included a promise to end the war if elected, alongside an acknowledgment of Zelensky as “one of the greatest salesmen I’ve ever seen.”

 

Reactions to Trump’s declared victory began to surface globally, with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu quickly offering congratulations. Netanyahu, referring to the election as "history’s greatest comeback," welcomed Trump's return as a “new beginning for America” and a reaffirmation of the strong alliance between Israel and the U.S. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who has often praised Trump as a “good friend,” celebrated the election results as a “beautiful victory” in a post featuring Hungarian and American flag emojis. Orban’s support echoed broader sentiments in parts of Europe as other leaders cautiously weighed in.

 

French President Emmanuel Macron extended his willingness to work with Trump, referencing a similar cooperative approach from his prior term. Macron and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz agreed on the need to build a “more sovereign” Europe in response to shifting U.S. policies. Scholz emphasized the importance of U.S.-German collaboration, particularly for their citizens’ “well-being.” Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni reinforced the “unbreakable alliance” between Italy and the U.S., highlighting shared values and historic ties.

 

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte extended his congratulations to Trump, noting that the Alliance faces significant global challenges, including a “more aggressive Russia,” terrorism, and intensified competition with China. Rutte assured Trump of NATO's ongoing commitment to counter these threats, underscoring the importance of unity in deterring aggression and safeguarding both security and economic interests.

 

In Brussels, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen also congratulated Trump, describing the U.S. and the EU as "more than just allies." Meanwhile, in the UK, politician Nigel Farage celebrated Trump’s win, calling it “the most incredible political comeback of our lifetime.” Farage shared a post online with a photo taken after an assassination attempt against Trump in July, with the words, “He’s done it again.”

 

Russian official Dmitry Medvedev offered a different perspective, suggesting that Trump’s aversion to unnecessary spending could benefit Russia. Medvedev, a former Russian president, said that Trump’s “businessman” mindset made him “mortally dislike spending money” on what he considered wasteful international alliances.

 

In Asia, China’s Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning expressed hope for "peaceful coexistence" with the U.S., stating that China would continue to engage with the U.S. based on “mutual respect” and “win-win cooperation.” El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele sent well wishes to Trump with a public message of congratulations, while Dutch politician Geert Wilders echoed similar sentiments, urging Trump and the U.S. to “never stop fighting.”

 

While many leaders offered measured responses, some officials in Asia, including those in Taiwan and the Philippines, expressed confidence in their ongoing relations with the U.S. regardless of the election outcome. India’s Foreign Minister, Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, reflected on the U.S.'s shift toward isolationism, remarking that, regardless of who holds power, America may no longer maintain the same level of global dominance and generosity seen in past decades.

 

Based on a report by Daily Telegraph 2024-11-07

 

 

 

[nobodysfriend]

3 hours ago, Social Media said:

India’s Foreign Minister, Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, reflected on the U.S.'s shift toward isolationism, remarking that, regardless of who holds power, America may no longer maintain the same level of global dominance and generosity seen in past decades.

 Putin and Xi want a new world order , and Trump will be helping them by isolating the US .

He will cancel international agreements and pull out of contracts , rise import taxes etc ...

May be he will make the ones who voted for him feel great and important again , but outside of the US , America will play a less important role .

He will end wars he says , better take care that no new ones start because of his meddling in international affairs .

[Purdey]

4 hours ago, Social Media said:

“just peace”

Just a piece of Ukraine, a piece of Poland, a piece of the Baltic...

[jippytum]

Trump will give american interests on the world stage priority. 

The American people have decided he has more guts to do so than any other US politician. 

[Stargeezr]

I do remember that some Eastern Ukraine people seemed to want to be

Russian, and maybe some of them will now get their wish.  i do hope that there is an end to this

current war for sure. I guess we will all see and hear what President Trump and the Republicans 

will have for their policies soon.

[Hakuna Matata]

 

[Cryingdick]

46 minutes ago, jippytum said:

Trump will give american interests on the world stage priority. 

The American people have decided he has more guts to do so than any other US politician. 

 

Trump has very strong ties with Poland. They wanted tio name their new base after him. He declined the honor. I have lived in Poland and speak the language. They aren't a bunch of out of touch fairies.

Edited November 7 by Cryingdick

[Thingamabob]

47 minutes ago, Stargeezr said:

I do remember that some Eastern Ukraine people seemed to want to be

Russian, and maybe some of them will now get their wish.  i do hope that there is an end to this

current war for sure. I guess we will all see and hear what President Trump and the Republicans 

will have for their policies soon.

In Eastern Ukraine Russian speakers not only seem to want to be a part of Russia, it is their fervent wish. Never forget that Ukraine has traditionally been governed in a corrupt and brutal manner.

[spidermike007]

Time will tell how this second term experiment works out. I hope to be pleasantly surprised. However, I expect him to consider it a mandate for extremist policies and dread the damage he would do to the environment. We don't have any alternative planets, in case he does not know that.

 

I am also very concerned he will surrender to the wishes of Putin, MBS, Kim and other dictators. 

 

Another concern is that the huge tariffs he is proposing on imports will slow down the economy, as they are a huge tax hike on the American people, not American companies manufacturing overseas. 

 

I am hoping he will surprise us skeptics, and actually enact some policies that will be beneficial. And I am also hopeful he will not throw our allies under the bus. 

 

Lastly, unlike his last administration, I am hoping he sees fit to actually appoint some talented people to this new administration. And plays under 150 days of golf per year. 

Edited November 7 by spidermike007

[Skeptic7]

Sadly the few good people he appointed last time, he sacked. A few others that wanted to quit, actually stayed on to keep him in check and protect the country and the world, from him doing even more spontaneous and idiotic things. This time he will only appoint sycophants and power-grubbing lunatics whom will see his dangerous and idiotic bidding done. It's going to be a flustercluck 💩-show. 🤮

[RayC]

13 hours ago, Thingamabob said:

In Eastern Ukraine Russian speakers not only seem to want to be a part of Russia, it is their fervent wish. Never forget that Ukraine has traditionally been governed in a corrupt and brutal manner.

 

In the last polls in 2014 before Russia effectively occupied the Donbass region, the majority of inhabitants were still in favour of remaining Ukrainian, albeit with a greater degree of autonomy.

 

Never forget that Russia has traditionally been governed in a corrupt and brutal manner.