Kremlin names Two Reasons Preventing Putin from “directly” Congratulating Trump
UPDATE ON NOVEMBER, 8, 2024
Putin’s congratulations to Trump during Valdai Club can be viewed as official
Russian President Vladimir Putin has congratulated Donald Trump on becoming the US president-elect at the plenary session of the Valdai International Discussion Club on November 7.
“I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate him on his victory in the US presidential election. I have already said that we will work with any head of state who is trusted by the American people,” the Russian leader said.
So far, the Russian leader has not yet sent a congratulatory letter to the president-elect.
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s congratulations to Donald Trump on winning this year’s presidential election in the United States can be viewed as official, Presidential Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov said.
“Everything that the president says is official, of course,” he said.
PUBLISHED ON NOVEMBER, 6, 2024
Kremlin names Two Reasons Preventing Putin from Congratulating Trump
Russian Presidential Spokesman Dmitry Peskov has explained why President Vladimir Putin does not plan to congratulate Donald Trump on his victory in the US election.
“I still know nothing about Putin’s intention to congratulate Trump,” the Kremlin spokesman told the media. A few hours earlier, Peskov also said Putin had no plans for congratulating Trump.
“I suggest remembering that we are talking about an election that took place in a country that is unfriendly to us and in a country that is involved in the conflict over Ukraine,” Peskov said.
Voting in the US elections ended on the morning of November 6 Moscow time. Officially, the results have not yet been summarized, but according to US media forecasts Trump has already gained more than 270 electoral votes, which is enough to win.
He himself has already declared himself the 47th president of the United States. The speaker of the House of Representatives, Mike Johnson, called him the elected head of state. Trump has been receiving congratulations from foreign leaders.
Congratulations on Trump’s victory in US election
TASS has compiled congratulatory messages and reactions to Trump’s apparent win.
Polish President Andrzej Duda on X: “Congratulations, Mr. President Donald Trump! You made it happen!”
European Council chief Charles Michel on X: “Congratulations to President-elect Donald Trump. The EU and the US have an enduring alliance and a historic bond. As allies and friends, the EU looks forward to continuing our constructive cooperation. The EU will pursue its course in line with the strategic agenda as a strong, united, competitive and sovereign partner while defending the rules-based multilateral system.”
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte on X: “I just congratulated Donald Trump on his election as President of the United States. His leadership will again be key to keeping our Alliance strong. I look forward to working with him again to advance peace through strength through NATO.”
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President of the EU Commission Ursula von der Leyen on X: “I warmly congratulate Donald J. Trump. The EU and the US are more than just allies. We are bound by a true partnership between our people, uniting 800 million citizens. So let’s work together on a strong transatlantic agenda that keeps delivering for them.”
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier quoted by his Spokeswoman Cerstin Gammelin on X: “Transatlantic relations are of key importance for the stability and prosperity of our two countries and our continents.”
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on X: “I congratulate Donald Trump on his election as US President. For a long time, Germany and the US have been working together successfully promoting prosperity and freedom on both sides of the Atlantic. We will continue to do so for the wellbeing of our citizens.”
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic congratulated Trump, noting that Belgrade remains committed to working with Washington for the sake of peace.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on X: “Heartiest congratulations my friend Donald Trump on your historic election victory. As you build on the successes of your previous term, I look forward to renewing our collaboration to further strengthen the India-US Comprehensive Global and Strategic Partnership.”
French President Emmanuel Macron on X: “Congratulations, President Donald Trump. Ready to work together as we did for four years.”
Netanyahu: “a powerful commitment to the great alliance between Israel and America”
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu: “Congratulations on history’s greatest comeback! Your historic return to the White House offers a new beginning for America and a powerful commitment to the great alliance between Israel and America.”
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on X: “I extend my sincere congratulations to Donald Trump on his election as 47th President of the United States and Vance on his election as Vice President. In building upon over five decades of strategic bilateral cooperation, the UAE and US are united by our enduring partnership based on shared ambitions for progress.”
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi on Facebook: “I express my sincere congratulations to US President-elect Donald Trump. <…> We look forward to working together fruitfully to achieve peace and security in the Middle East, as well as strengthening the Egyptian-American strategic partnership.”
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on X: “I congratulate my friend Donald Trump, who won the presidential election in the US after a great struggle and was reelected.”
In addition, Trump received congratulations from South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, leader of the French right-wing parliamentary “National Rally” party Marine Le Pen, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, Prime Minister of Ethiopia Abiy Ahmed, former independent presidential candidate Robert Kennedy Jr, Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan, President of Argentina Javier Milei, President of Republika Srpska (entity of Bosnia and Herzegovina) Milorad Dodik, Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese, Prime Minister of New Zealand Christopher Lacson, Prime Minister of Latvia Evika Silina and Prime Minister of Malaysia Anwar Ibrahim, as well as Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky.
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