Following are reactions from foreign leaders and officials to U.S. President Joe Biden's decision to end his campaign to seek reelection in November:

UKRAINIAN PRESIDENT VOLODYMYR ZELENSKIY:

"Ukraine is grateful to President Biden for his unwavering support for Ukraine's fight for freedom, which, along with strong bipartisan support in the United States, has been and continues to be critical. Many strong decisions have been made in recent years and they will be remembered as bold steps taken by President Biden in response to challenging times. And we respect today's tough but strong decision. We will always be thankful for President Biden's leadership."

ISRAELI PRIME MINISTER BENJAMIN NETANYAHU:

"I will tell my friends on both sides of the aisle (in the U.S. Congress) that regardless who the American people choose as their next president, Israel remains America's indispensable and strong ally in the Middle East.

"In this time of war and uncertainty it's important that Israel's enemies know that America and Israel stand together today, tomorrow and always," he said, speaking as he left on a visit to Washington.

"I plan to see President Biden, whom I've known for over 40 years. This will be an opportunity to thank him for the things he did for Israel in the war and during his long and distinguished career in public service, as Senator, as Vice President, and as President."

NEW ZEALAND PRIME MINISTER CHRISTOPHER LUXON:

"President Biden has dedicated his life to public service, and that is something that deserves much respect. I thank the President for his leadership of the United States and his commitment to New Zealand. And I look forward to working with him for the remainder of his presidency."

VENEZUELAN PRESIDENT NICOLAS MADURO:

“I think he made the most sensible and correct decision," he said during a campaign event. "He prioritized his family and his health. He realized that at that age and with weakened health he could not assume the reins of his country, let alone a presidential candidacy."

CANADIAN PRIME MINISTER JUSTIN TRUDEAU:

"I’ve known President Biden for years. He’s a great man, and everything he does is guided by his love for his country. As President, he is a partner to Canadians — and a true friend. To President Biden and the First Lady: thank you."

GERMAN CHANCELLOR OLAF SCHOLZ:

"Joe Biden has achieved a great deal: for his country, for Europe, for the world,"

"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."

BRITISH PRIME MINISTER KEIR STARMER:

"I respect President Biden's decision and I look forward to us working together during the remainder of his presidency," Starmer said in a statement.

"I know that, as he has done throughout his remarkable career, President Biden will have made his decision based on what he believes is in the best interests of the American people."

SPANISH PRIME MINISTER PEDRO SANCHEZ:

"All my admiration and recognition for the brave and dignified decision of the president @JoeBiden. Thanks to its determination and leadership, the US overcame the economic crisis after the pandemic and the serious assault on the Capitol and has been exemplary in its support for Ukraine in the face of Putin's Russian aggression. A great gesture from a great president who has always fought for democracy and freedom."

KREMLIN SPOKESPERSON DMITRY PESKOV:

"The elections are still four months away, and that is a long period of time in which a lot can change. We need to be patient and carefully monitor what happens. The priority for us is the special military operation," Peskov said, referring to the war in Ukraine.