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Biden promises a peaceful transfer of power; Trump's transition begins

Trump continued to receive congratulations from around the world as world leaders pledged to work with the president-elect – while also preparing for possible world-changing policies from Washington.

Chancellor Olaf Scholz acknowledged that many elements of U.S.-Europe relations could be different under Trump, but emphasized that Germany would be committed to transatlantic relations and noted that the European Union already has greater responsibility for shared security – and energy issues have taken over interests with the United States. He also noted that the US and Europe benefited from their transatlantic partnership, adding in English: “We are better off together.”

Regarding Ukraine's defensive war against Russia, President Volodymyr Zelensky's chief of staff Andriy Yermak said that Trump's “peace through strength” approach is what “Russia and autocrats understand.” He added: “Congratulations to the American people and thank you for your support.”

The Russian Foreign Ministry responded to Trump's victory by claiming that Democrats had “unleashed a powerful propaganda campaign” against him and praised Trump for emphasizing “issues of the economy and illegal migration that really worry voters, in contrast to the globalist course.” “. White House.”

The statement continued: “We have no illusions about the elected US president, who is well known in Russia, and about the new composition of Congress, in which, according to preliminary data, Republicans have the upper hand. The ruling political elite in the United States, regardless of party affiliation, maintains an anti-Russian stance and a line of “containing Moscow.”

U.S. national security officials have determined that Russia is conducting one of the most sophisticated election disinformation efforts.

Beijing declined to discuss Trump's proposed tariffs on Chinese-made products. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Mao Ning said: “We will continue to approach and manage US-China relations based on the principles of mutual respect, peaceful coexistence and win-win cooperation.”

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu could not contain his joy at Trump's victory, saying in a statement: “Congratulations on the greatest comeback in history!” Her historic return to the White House represents a new beginning for America and a powerful commitment to the great alliance between Israel and America. This is a huge victory!”

Basem Naim, a senior Hamas official, told NBC News in a WhatsApp statement: “The election of Trump as the 47th president of the United States is a private matter for Americans, but the Palestinians look forward to an immediate end to the aggression against us People.”, especially in Gaza.”

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