US President Joe Biden Announces Resignation, Global Leaders React
Despite rumors of his possible resignation, US President Joe Biden has officially announced his decision to step down from office. The news has sent shockwaves around the world, with leaders from various nations expressing their reactions to the sudden development.
Russia
The Kremlin has issued a statement, saying that they are monitoring the situation and that "a lot can change" between now and the US presidential election in November. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told Life media, "There are still four months until the elections. And that is a long time, during which a lot can change. We have to pay attention, follow what is happening and mind our own business."
Israel
Israeli President Isaac Herzog thanked Biden for his decades-long support for the Israeli people, saying, "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."
Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed his gratitude to Biden for his steadfast support in Ukraine’s struggle for freedom, saying, "Ukraine is grateful to President Biden for his steadfast support in Ukraine’s struggle for freedom. We sincerely hope that continued US leadership will prevent Russian evil from triumphing or its aggression from bearing fruit."
Venezuela
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro praised Biden’s decision, saying, "I know President Biden. I have to say that during these three years of government we have maintained a permanent dialogue. I only 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 he could have made," describing the Japan-US relationship as "the cornerstone of Japanese diplomacy and security."
China
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning declined to comment on the matter, saying, "The US presidential election is an internal US affair."
Germany
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said the US president’s decision deserves "respect," saying, "My friend @POTUS Joe Biden has achieved a lot: for his country, for Europe, for the world. His decision not to run again deserves respect."
United Kingdom
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he "respects" Biden’s decision, saying, "I respect President Biden’s decision, 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
French National Assembly President Yael Braun-Pivet praised Biden, saying, "A great president, a great man: Joe Biden is a driving force of progress in the United States and a staunch defender of global democracy and stability, he is completing his political work tonight with courage and wisdom."
Canada
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau wrote, "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."
Australia
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese hailed Biden’s "leadership" and his commitment "to democratic values, international security, economic prosperity and climate action for current and future generations."
With information from AFP.