U.S. President Joe Biden, left, and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz speak throughout a NATO summit at NATO headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, in March 2022.
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Response to President Joe Biden’s choice to step apart as Democratic presidential nominee has poured in from throughout Europe, together with from key allies in the UK and Germany.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz wrote on X that Biden’s choice to drop his reelection bid deserved recognition, whereas his international coverage management merited reward.
“Joe Biden has achieved a great deal: for his country, for Europe, for the world,” Scholz mentioned. “Thanks to him, transatlantic cooperation is close, NATO is strong and the USA is a good and reliable partner for us.”
British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer mentioned he revered Biden’s choice, and he appeared ahead to the 2 of them “working together during the remainder of his presidency.”
Starmer mentioned he knew the choice was taken “based on what he believes is best for the American people.”
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez known as the transfer courageous and dignified, whereas Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk mentioned it might have been probably the most troublesome choice of Joe Biden’s life.
In Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy — who was in Washington D.C. simply days in the past for a NATO summit hosted by Biden — mentioned his nation was grateful to Biden for his “critical” assist for Ukraine’s protection in opposition to Russia for the reason that 2022 invasion.
“He supported our country during the most dramatic moment in history, assisted us in preventing Putin from occupying our country, and has continued to support us throughout this terrible war.”
“Many strong decisions have been made in recent years,” he continued, “and they will be remembered as bold steps taken by President Biden in response to challenging times. We respect today’s tough but strong decision.”
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, one other high-profile supporter of Ukraine, additionally praised the U.S. president’s choice.
“I salute Joe Biden for the bravery of his decision and also for all he has done as president,” he wrote.
Johnson had come to energy through the Trump administration however labored carefully with Biden to develop supportive army insurance policies in the direction of Ukraine within the speedy wake of Russia’s 2022 invasion.
“He has been a staunch Atlanticist and friend to Britain throughout his career and it was a privilege to work with him,” he concluded.
In the meantime Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov mentioned it was “four months until the election” in November, a interval that he termed, “a long time in which a lot can happen. We need to observe and see what happens.”
