International reactions to Biden’s withdrawal from the race

From Moscow to Caracas, the international reactions to the announcement of the American president, Joe Bidento abandon his candidacy for a second term in the White House They keep arriving since Sunday.

Russia

The Kremlin said it was monitoring developments following the US president’s decision and added that “a lot can change” between now and the presidential election in November.

“There are still four months until the elections. And that is a long time, during which many things can change. We have to pay attention, follow what happens and take care of our business.“Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told Life.

Israel

Israeli President Isaac Herzog thanked Biden for his decades-long support.to the Israeli people”.

“I want to express my sincere gratitude to @POTUS Joe Biden for his friendship and steadfast support for the Israeli people throughout his decades-long career.“,” Herzog wrote on social media.

Ukraine

“Ukraine is grateful to President Biden for his steadfast support in Ukraine’s struggle for freedom“,” President Volodymyr Zelensky posted on X.

“We sincerely hope that continued US leadership will prevent Russian evil from triumphing or its aggression from bearing fruit.“, he added.

Venezuela

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro stressed at a campaign event that Biden “He prioritized his family and his health and realized that at that age, with his health in a state of weakness, he could not take charge of his country, much less run for president. It was a responsible attitude.”

“I know President Biden. I have to say that during these three years of government we have maintained a permanent dialogue.“Maduro said. “I just tell you, President Biden, to rest easy with your conscience because you made the wise and correct decision.”.

Japan

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida called Biden’s withdrawal “the best political decision I could have made,” and described the relationship between Japan and the United States as “the cornerstone of Japanese diplomacy and security”.

China

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning declined to comment, saying at her daily press briefing that ““The US presidential election is an internal US affair.”

Germany

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said the US president’s decision deserves “I respect”.

“My friend @POTUS Joe Biden has accomplished a lot – for his country, for Europe, for the world,” wrote Scholz in X. “His decision not to run again deserves respect.“, he added.

United Kingdom

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said that “respect“Biden’s decision and paid tribute to the president’s extensive political career.

“I respect President Biden’s decision”, he stressed in X, and “I know that as he has done throughout his remarkable career, he made his decision based on what he believes is best for the American people.”.

France

“A great president, a great man: Joe Biden chose the interests of his country. A driving force of progress in the United States and a staunch defender of global democracy and stability, he concludes his political work tonight with courage and wisdom.“, declared the president of the French National Assembly, Yael Braun-Pivet, in X.

Canada

“I have known President Biden for years. He is a great man and everything he does is guided by his love for his country. As President, he is a partner to Canadians and a true friend.“,” wrote Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on X.

Australia

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese welcomed the “leadership” from Biden and his commitment”in favor of democratic values, international security, economic prosperity and climate action for current and future generations”.