Washington just changed hands, and Kyiv is watching closely. 🇺🇦🇺🇸
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he hopes the Democrats' sweeping win in the US midterm elections will mean more American help for Ukraine as the war with Russia grinds through its fifth year.
Speaking to German broadcaster ZDF on Wednesday, Zelenskyy thanked both parties but drew a clear line between them. He said he was grateful to Republicans, yet Democrats speak "very clearly" about backing Ukraine and about rebuilding ties between the United States and Europe. That, he said, gives hope that "a balance of power will emerge" and that Ukraine will receive more support.
He also linked US aid directly to the Kremlin. If Congress comes out for strong financial or military assistance, as Europe is doing, Zelenskyy said that would be "something positive that will have an impact on Putin."
Why it matters:
🔹 Democrats won control of both the Senate and the House, and take charge of Congress in January.
🔹 Direct US aid to Ukraine has largely stopped under President Trump.
🔹 Last month Trump waived Russia sanctions that Congress had passed with big majorities, and struck a deal on Russian diesel imports.
🔹 Kyiv has also accused Washington of delaying deliveries of interceptor missiles.
Democratic aides say helping Ukraine will be a priority once they control the agenda.
Not everyone in Europe expects quick change. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Trump has largely governed by going around Congress over the past two years. His foreign minister, Johann Wadephul, was more upbeat, saying he was "quite optimistic" Ukraine aid would get more attention from both parties. The Kremlin said it hopes Trump keeps up his peace efforts whatever the result.
Meanwhile, diplomacy is moving. US envoy Steve Witkoff says Ukrainian and Russian delegations will meet in Abu Dhabi on 10 and 11 November to discuss ending the war and security arrangements for Ukraine.
Do you think a Democratic Congress will really change America's support for Ukraine, or will the White House still call the shots?
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