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Orban, Starmer Congratulate Trump on Projected Election Win.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has been one of the first world leaders to congratulate Donald Trump, who is projected to win the U.S. presidential election. 

Orban, a close ally of Trump, hailed the victory as “a much-needed victory for the world,” calling it “the biggest comeback in US political history!” in a post on X. 

Orban had openly supported Trump’s re-election bid, continuing his stance as the first and only EU leader to endorse Trump back in 2016.

UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer also extended congratulations, stating, 

“I look forward to working with Trump in the years ahead.” He added, “From growth and security to innovation and tech, I know that the UK-US special relationship will continue to prosper on both sides of the Atlantic for years to come.”

French President Emmanuel Macron offered his congratulations and expressed readiness to work together, 

“with respect and ambition, for more peace and prosperity.” 

Macron also mentioned discussions with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz about balancing cooperation with the US while defending Europe’s values and interests.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni joined in the well-wishes, posting on X that Italy and the US share 

“an unshakable alliance, common values, and a historic friendship. It is a strategic bond, which I am sure we will now strengthen even further.”

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen also emphasised the strength of US-EU ties, noting, 

“the EU and the US are more than just allies.” 

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte praised Trump’s role in maintaining alliance strength, saying,

 “I look forward to working with him again to advance peace through strength through NATO.” 

Trump has previously criticised NATO, urging European allies to contribute more to their own security.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky offered his congratulations as well, stating on X, 

“I appreciate President Trump’s commitment to the ‘peace through strength’ approach in global affairs. This is exactly the principle that can practically bring just peace in Ukraine closer.”

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi called Trump a friend, expressing enthusiasm to continue building on “the successes of your previous term.” Modi noted the importance of the US-India Comprehensive Global and Strategic Partnership and stated, 

“Together, let’s work for the betterment of our people and to promote global peace, stability, and prosperity.”

Meanwhile, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova commented on the US political landscape, stating that the US “should cure its own democracy” rather than place blame on others, alluding to past US accusations of Russian interference in presidential elections.

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