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The [U.S.] election is still four months away. And that’s a long time, during which a lot can change. We need to pay attention, follow what will happen next,
Dmitry Peskov told the Telegram news channel Shot Ukraine is just a tool in the hands of advanced Western democracies that decided, after the Russian invasion of Ukraine, to block all the genuine peace solutions that were on the table in 2022, and instead used the situation to bring Russia to its knees,
Everybody knows that. The only thing that’s not clear is whether he even read it [his withdrawal letter]. Grandpa woke up in the morning and they told him — you’re not running for office anymore,
There have been some statements which were full of unfriendly rhetoric towards our country."
Biden endorsed his Vice President Kamala Harris for the top job shortly after announcing he would quit the race, which brought a frosty response from the Kremlin on Monday, with Putin spokesperson Dimitry Peskov saying of the VP I don’t know what’s going to happen tomorrow, or how political elites in the US will behave,
Our official position is clear. We are looking for bipartisan support,
one source said, declining to answer what Harris – as presidential candidate or possibly future president – could mean for Ukraine Biden has created problems all over the world and in his own country, the United States. Seeing that he will not be elected, he is running away without waiting for the elections,
That's it for Biden. So let us wish him good health. The goals of the special military operation will be achieved,
He must be held accountable for: the war he unleashed in Ukraine; the destruction of the economies of European countries; the sanctions policy against Russia and other countries
They don't like Trump,
he told Russia's state-run news agency RIA Novosti We will always be thankful for President Biden’s leadership. He supported our country during the most dramatic moment in its history, assisted us in preventing Putin from occupying our country, and has continued to support us throughout this terrible war,
Zelensky wrote on X on Sunday It’s time to highlight all these statements and actions of the manipulation machine, their propaganda of lies,
Zakharova wrote on Telegram Since everyone pays lip service to the very ‘American democracy,’ freedom of speech and transparency, then I think they should raise the issue of investigating what I call the collusion of the American media with political circles, including officials and the so-called expert community,
spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said It’s over for Biden.”
Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev also weighed in on Biden dropping out of the U.S. presidential race, writing on X (formerly Twitter) I don't think you would expect that the President of Russia could set an alarm clock, wake up in the morning and watch a debate in the United States,
said his spokesman Peskov We need to be patient and carefully monitor what happens. The priority for us is the special military operation,
Peskov said, using the euphemism for the Ukraine war that President Vladimir Putin prefers I respect President Biden’s decision and I look forward to us working together during the remainder of his presidency."
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said All my admiration and recognition for the brave and dignified decision of the president,
began Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez God blessed America with Joe Biden’s greatness and goodness."
While former House Speaker and Democratic colleague Nancy Pelosi sent "love and gratitude" to Biden, adding Thanks to him, transatlantic cooperation is close, NATO is strong, and the USA is a good and reliable partner for us. His decision not to run again deserves recognition."
Germany's Chancellor Olaf Scholz referred to Biden as "my friend", adding