Some world leaders voiced optimism for Trump to bring new perspectives to the geopolitical problems undergirding violence in regions of conflict. Others have kept their reactions to the unexpected victory quiet.

“Congratulations to [Donald Trump] on his impressive election victory!” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said in the hours following Trump’s win. “I appreciate President Trump’s commitment to the ‘peace through strength’ approach in global affairs. This is exactly the principle that can practically bring just peace in Ukraine closer. I am hopeful that we will put it into action together.”

Zelensky met with Trump in September in New York City, where they discussed the Russian invasion and how to bring swift peace to the people of Ukraine.

“We look forward to an era of a strong United States of America under President Trump’s decisive leadership,” Zelensky said. “We rely on continued strong bipartisan support for Ukraine in the United States.”

Conversely, Russian President Vladimir Putin did not directly address Trump’s victory. His spokesman cited bad blood between his nation and the U.S. as a reason for the lack of enthusiasm.

“I’m not aware of any plans by the president to congratulate Trump,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said, according to a translation from the Moscow Times. “Let’s not forget that we’re talking about an unfriendly country that’s both directly and indirectly involved in a war against our nation.”

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is also leading a nation in a regional conflict directly influenced by U.S. foreign policy, celebrated the election as “history’s greatest comeback.”

“Your historic return to the White House offers a new beginning for America and a powerful recommitment to the great alliance between Israel and America,” he said in a message to Trump. “This is a huge victory!”

Israel’s enemies have been far more ambivalent in their communications about the election.

Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem said his terrorist organization does not “base [its] expectations for a halt of the aggression on political developments,” according to the Times of Israel.

“Whether [Kamala] Harris wins or [Donald] Trump wins, it means nothing to us,” he said.

Senior Hamas official Sami Abu Zuhri told Reuters that the terrorist group urges Trump to “learn from Biden’s mistakes.”

The Chinese government has not directly addressed the presidential election, but Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokeswoman Mao Ning was asked for comment during a press briefing held just as Trump’s victory was becoming inevitable.

“The presidential election of the United States is its internal affair. We respect the choice of the American people,” Mao said. 

Pushed for comment on how Trump’s election would affect U.S.-China relations, she replied, “China’s policy on the U.S. is consistent. We will continue to view and handle our bilateral relations under the principles of mutual respect, peaceful coexistence, and win-win cooperation.”

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, perhaps one of Trump’s most consistent cheerleaders since the race began, called Tuesday’s results “the biggest comeback in U.S. political history” and “a much-needed victory for the world.”

“They threatened him with prison, they took his property, they wanted to kill him … and he still won,” Orban said.

A slew of other Trump allies took the opportunity to align themselves with the incoming administration.

“Heartiest congratulations my friend Donald Trump on your historic election victory,” Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said. “As you build on the successes of your previous term, I look forward to renewing our collaboration to further strengthen the India-U.S. Comprehensive Global and Strategic Partnership. Together, let’s work for the betterment of our people and to promote global peace, stability and prosperity.”

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Argentinian President Javier Milei, the leader famous for his populist, libertarian policies, sent a message of congratulations for the “formidable electoral victory.”

“Now, Make America Great Again,” he wrote. “You know that you can count on Argentina to carry out your task.”