Win for Milei, who is often compared to Donald Trump, ‘celebrated in Spain with special joy’, says far-right Vox leader

Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelenskiy, has congratulated Javier Milei, praising him on his “clear stance” in support of Kyiv.

Matteo Salvini, Italy’s deputy prime minister and leader of the rightwing League, has also congratulated the far-right winner of Argentina’s presidential election, wishing him well in his work.