Donald Trump admitted on Thursday that he had already talked to about 70 world leaders since Wednesday morning. This list includes, among others, the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky, the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen and the Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu. He has not talked to Russian President Vladimir Putin yet, but – as he admitted – such a conversation will probably take place soon.
Although only partial election results are known so far USAis both the president who is still in office Joe Bidenas well as the competitor Kamala Harristhey recognized the victory Donald Trump.
On Thursday, Trump told NBC News that he had spoken to about 70 world leaders since Wednesday morning, including the prime minister. Israel Benjamin Netanyahu. He said it was a “very good conversation.”
Trump's conversation with Zelensky
Trump also said he spoke with the president Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky, but did not reveal the details of this conversation. However, on Wednesday evening the Ukrainian president informed about it.
“I had an excellent conversation with President Donald Trump and congratulated him on his historic victory, his great campaign made this possible. I praised his family and team for their great work,” he said on the X platform.
Von der Leyen on “great conversation” with Trump
The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, also talked to the future American leader. She said she congratulated him on his victory and the conversation was “great.”
“We look forward to strengthening EU-US ties and working together to solve geopolitical challenges. We discussed defense and Ukraine, trade and energy. Together we can support prosperity and stability on both sides of the Atlantic,” she wrote.
Trump: I think my conversation with Putin will take place soon
Trump also said he had not spoken to the president yet Russia Vladimir Putinbut such a conversation will probably take place soon.
The Russian leader referred to the US election results during the meeting of the Valdai Club, which brings together political scientists and specialists dealing with Russia, in Sochi.
– I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate (Trump) on his election President of the United States America, Putin said during a question and answer session. He said that Trump's behavior during the assassination attempt made a great impression on him. – He turned out to be a brave man (…). In my opinion, he behaved very correctly, bravely, as befits a man – he continued.
Asked if he was ready to talk to Trump, Putin replied: – We are ready.
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