Donald Trump admitted on Thursday that he has already spoken to about 70 world leaders since Wednesday morning. This list includes, among others, Volodymyr Zelensky, the President of the Republic of Ukraine, Ursula von der Leyen, the President of the European Commission, and Benjamin Netanyahu, the Prime Minister of Israel. He has not yet spoken to Russian President Vladimir Putin, but, as he himself admitted, such a conversation is likely to take place soon.
Although only partial results of the American elections are known so far, both the current president, Joe Biden, and his opponent, Kamala Harris, have recognized the victory of Donald Trump.
On Thursday, Trump told NBC News that he had spoken to about 70 world leaders since Wednesday morning, including Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. He said it was a “very good conversation”.
Trump's conversation with Zelensky
Trump also said he spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, but did not reveal the details of the conversation. However, on Wednesday evening, the President of the Republic of Ukraine announced this.
“I had a great conversation with President Donald Trump and congratulated him on his historic victory, his great campaign made it 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 spoke with the future US President. He said he congratulated her on her win and the conversation was “great”.
“We look forward to strengthening EU-US relations and cooperation to solve geopolitical problems. We discussed defense and Ukraine issues, trade and energy. Together we can support prosperity and stability on both sides of the Atlantic,” he wrote.
Trump: I think my conversation with Putin will take place soon
Trump also said that he has not yet spoken with Vladimir Putin, the President of the Russian Republic, but such a conversation is likely to take place soon.
The Russian leader referred to the results of the American elections at the meeting of the Valdai group, which brings together political scientists and experts related to Russia in Sochi.
“I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate (Trump) on his election as the President of the United States of America,” Putin said during the question-and-answer session. He said that Trump's behavior during the assassination made a big impression on him. – A brave man came out (…). In my opinion, he behaved very correctly and courageously, as befits a man, he continued.
In response to the question whether he is ready to talk with Trump, Putin answered: – We are ready.
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