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US allies and enemies are having to adjust rapidly after Donald Trump's stunning victory in the presidential election. In the corridors of power the world over, they are working overtime to accommodate a new reality.Allies are putting a brave face on it but would mostly have preferred a Harris victory and continuity. There will be despondence at the election of a man who has promised to undo the progress they have made with America on globally important issues like climate change.And there will be concern. In his first presidency, Donald Trump displayed contempt for the rules-based post-war world order built and led by America and the pillars of the Western alliance. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player ...

Vladimir Putin has hailed Donald Trump as "courageous" for his response to an assassination attempt as he congratulated the next US president.Mr Trump won a decisive victory in the 2024 election - comfortably clearing the 270 Electoral College votes needed to secure the presidency and clinching five battleground states. Throughout his campaign, Mr Trump said he would end the war between Russia and Ukraine in just 24 hours - without explaining how he would do so.Speaking in the Black Sea resort of Sochi on Thursday, the Russian leader also noted the president-elect's "desire to restore relations," but added he has "no idea" what to expect from Mr Trump's second term in office.While Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has already congratulated the Republican on his win, he raised concern...