World leaders congratulate Donald Trump on election success

Global reactions began pouring in on Wednesday after Fox News projected Republican Donald Trump as the winner of Pennsylvania, effectively ending Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris' path to the U.S. presidency.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised Donald Trump’s projected return to the White House, calling it a “historic” comeback, reports hindustantimes.

French President Emmanuel Macron also extended his congratulations, stating, “Congratulations President Donald Trump. Ready to work together as we have done for four years. With your convictions and with mine. With respect and ambition. For more peace and prosperity.”

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy also congratulated Trump calling it an “impressive election victory”.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his congratulations to Donald Trump, saying, “Heartiest congratulations my friend @realDonaldTrump on your historic election victory."

Taking to X, Italian prime minister Giorgia Meloni said, “On behalf of myself and the Italian Government, my most sincere congratulations to the President-elect of the United States, Donald #Trump. Italy and the United States are “sister” nations, linked by an unshakable alliance, common values, and a historic friendship. It is a strategic bond, which I am sure we will now strengthen even further. Good work Mr. President.”

Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev commented that Trump’s victory could spell trouble for Ukraine, though he expressed uncertainty over how much Trump could reduce U.S. financial support for the war._Agencies.