Emmanuel Macron has been re-elected for a second term as the country’s president and soon after his return to the top post became clear as votes were counted on Sunday, congratulatory messages started pouring in from the leaders across the world. US president Joe Biden, Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, UK prime minister Boris Johnson, etc.

Biden listed out immediate and long-term expectations for Macron’s second term: “Congratulations to Emmanuel Macron on his re-election. France is our oldest ally and a key partner in addressing global challenges. I look forward to our continued close cooperation - including on supporting Ukraine, defending democracy, and countering climate change”.

Zelensky called the French leader “a true friend of Ukraine”: “Congratulations to Emmanuel Macron, a true friend of Ukraine, for his re-election! I wish him further success for the good of the people of France. I appreciate his support and I am convinced that we are moving forward together towards new common victories. Towards a strong and united Europe!”