World leaders have had mixed reactions to Donald Trump’s return to the White House: some welcomed his inauguration, others expressed concerns and a few even celebrated with him in person at yesterday’s ceremony.
The 47th President of the United States has made a series of dramatic foreign policy speeches for his second term, including that he will “end all wars,” seize the Panama Canal, and buy or even seize Greenland.
Trump’s international allies, including Argentina’s President Javier Milei, who attended the inauguration, and Hungary’s populist leader, Viktor Orban, issued effusive messages of support for the new president.
Populist Prime Minister Orban offered his congratulations, adding triumphantly: “Now it’s our turn to shine! It’s our turn to occupy Brussels!’ referring to what he called “a large patriotic faction” in the heart of Europe working with the new president.
Trump has vowed to act quickly, with a series of executive orders on his first day in office that allowed him to reverse the Biden administration’s policies, including reinstating Cuba on a list of state sponsors of terrorism.
China described the move as a demonstration of “intimidation” by the United States, and the country’s Foreign Minister said that the use of the list goes against the facts… (and) fully reveals the hegemonic, arrogant and intimidating of the United States.
Just hours after the new US president was sworn in, dictators Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin doubled down on their anti-Western alliance by holding a video call in which they discussed how to respond to the changing world order.
Putin described Russia’s ties with China as “self-sustaining” and is said to have called on Xi to deepen China’s cooperation with his country, considering Beijing a crucial ally amid Russia’s war in Ukraine.
World leaders have had mixed reactions to Donald Trump’s return to the White House, with some welcoming his inauguration and others expressing concerns.

Putin is seen greeting Chinese President Xi Jinping during a video call.

Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping redoubled their close ties as they discussed how to respond to new US President Donald Trump.



Trump promised he would end the war, which is approaching three years, “within 24 hours,” hoping to bring kyiv and Moscow to the negotiating table.
Ukrainian President Zelensky, who desperately seeks Trump’s support, welcomed his inauguration, calling it a “day of hope for the resolution of many problems, including global challenges.”
“President Trump is always decisive, and the peace through strength policy he announced provides an opportunity to strengthen American leadership and achieve a just, long-term peace, which is the top priority,” he said.
Congratulating Trump and saying he was open to dialogue with the new US administration on the situation in Ukraine, Putin said: “I want to emphasize that your goal should not be a short truce… but a lasting peace based on respect for human rights.” legitimate.” interests of all people.”
But just hours later, Trump dealt a blow to the Kremlin, accusing Putin of “destroying Russia” with his failed war and urging him to “make a deal” to end the conflict.
‘You have to reach an agreement. “I think you are destroying Russia by not reaching a deal,” Trump said in a harsh warning to the dictator. “I think Russia is going to be in big trouble,” he added, saying Putin “can’t be delighted that it’s not doing so well.”
“I mean, he works hard, but most people thought the war would be over in about a week, and now it’s been three years, right?” The Russian economy was collapsing, he continued, and inflation was a major threat.
Putin, 72, previously said he was willing to talk with Trump, but still insisted on an outcome that favored Russia.
‘We are open to dialogue with the new US administration on the Ukrainian conflict. The most important thing here is to eliminate the root causes of the crisis,’ said the Russian leader. Moscow is expected to make an initial phone call soon.
Trump said Zelensky was ready for a deal to stop the debilitating conflict, and the 78-year-old US leader said he planned to meet Putin with whom he had a “great relationship” during his first term.
‘We are going to try to do it as quickly as possible. You know, the war between Russia and Ukraine should never have started.

Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, Argentina’s President Javier Milei and China’s Vice President Han Zheng attend the inauguration ceremony before Donald Trump is sworn in as the 47th president of the United States.
Trump joked about his campaign promise to end the conflict within 24 hours, noting on Monday that he had not been president for long after taking the oath of office around noon. ‘That’s only half a day. I have the other half of the day. We’ll see,’ he said.
French President Emmanuel Macron, who has long criticized Trump, responded skeptically to the claim, warning that Russia’s war against Ukraine would not end tomorrow.
“Let’s not fool ourselves, this conflict will not end tomorrow or the day after,” Macron said in his New Year’s speech to the French armed forces.
He called on Europe to “wake up” and spend more on defense as Trump returns to power, after the president warned that Washington could stop defending its alliance allies if they fail to meet their defense spending targets. .
Trump has also repeatedly talked about cutting support for Ukraine, prompting European nations to reexamine their defensive adequacy.
‘What will we do tomorrow in Europe if our American ally withdraws its warships from the Mediterranean? If they send their fighter planes from the Atlantic to the Pacific? Macron said. “The answer will have to come from us.”

President Donald Trump holds an executive order after signing it at an indoor presidential inauguration parade event in Washington, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni was the only European leader to attend yesterday’s inauguration. A close ally of Trump, she posted a photo of them together while offering her “best wishes to the president as he begins his new term leading the United States of America.”
She wrote in x: ‘I am sure that the friendship between our nations and the values that unite us will continue to strengthen the collaboration between Italy and the United States, facing global challenges together and building a future of prosperity and security for our people. .
“Italy will always be committed to consolidating dialogue between the United States and Europe, as an essential pillar for the stability and growth of our communities.”
Meanwhile, Panama reacted sharply to Trump’s promise that the United States would “take back” the Panama Canal, with the country’s president saying in his message to Trump that the key interoceanic waterway would remain under his control.
“The canal is and will remain Panama’s,” said President José Raúl Mulino, amid comments by Trump that China could stealthily take control.
Beijing offered a diplomatic message to mark Trump’s return to office and said Tuesday that it hopes to cooperate with Washington to resolve trade issues.
“China is willing to strengthen dialogue and communication with the United States (and) properly manage differences,” Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said, adding: “The United States is expected to work with China to jointly promote the stability…development of economic and trade relations between China and the United States.’