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Global leaders react to Trump election victory with mix of shock and cautious optimism

Global leaders react to Trump election victory with mix of shock and cautious optimism

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The analysis of the given article collection reveals a widespread response to Donald Trump's presidential election victory, particularly in regards to foreign policy implications. A key takeaway is that Trump's "America First" policy may lead to reduced US involvement in global conflicts, which could have significant repercussions for regions such as Ukraine. The article collection also highlights a stark contrast in reactions between Russia and Europe. Russia is portrayed as being "jubilant" at Trump's victory, while European leaders are said to be "putting on a brave face," indicating a sense of unease and concern about the implications of Trump's presidency for international relations.

Volodymyr Zelenskiy
Ukraine Government
1. I value President Trump's approach towards 'peace through force' in global affairs.
2. A ceasefire when there are no security guarantees … is preparation for the continuation of the occupation.
Emmanuel Macron
Renaissance
1. This is a decisive moment in history for us Europeans.
2. Or do we want to write our own history? I think we have the strength to write it.
3. Do we want to read the history written by others – the wars launched by Vladimir Putin, the US election, China's technological or trade choices.
4. He was elected by the American people. He will defend the American interests.
Dmitry Peskov
Kremlin
1. Don't forget that [America] is an 'unfriendly country' which is directly and indirectly involved in a war against our state.
2. I'm not aware of any plans [for President Putin] to congratulate Trump.
Ursula Von Der Leyen
European Commission
1. We've shown that Europe can take responsibility by standing together.
2. I think very important is that we analyze together what our shared interests are, and work with that.
3. The future of Europe is in our hands.
Xi Jinping
Chinese Communist Party
1. I urge China and the US to expand mutually beneficial cooperation.
2. We do hope that America will become stronger. This is the kind of America that Europe needs. And a strong Europe is what America needs. This is the connection between allies that must be valued and cannot be lost.
Donald Tusk
Civic Platform
1. The future of Europe no longer depends on presidential elections in the US, but primarily on Europe itself.
Mark Rutte
North Atlantic Treaty Organisation
1. I look forward to sit down with Donald Trump to discuss how we can face these threats collectively.
Ihor Romanenko
Ukrainian Armed Forces
1. Trump will force us to stop the war on the condition that Russia gets everything it had occupied.