Donald Trump has claimed victory in the recent US presidential election, receiving congratulations from former Vice President Mike Pence and President Joe Biden, with hopes for a meeting in the White House. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy praised Trump in a commendable phone call, emphasizing the necessity of strong US support for Ukraine amid ongoing tensions with Russia. As election results trickle in, Republicans appear to be edging ahead in the fight for Congressional control, raising possibilities for Trump’s administration to exert significant influence in the coming years.