The Kremlin hopes the US election shake-up won’t shift Trump’s negotiations on Ukraine
Peskov said the Kremlin hopes Trump will keep pursuing a Ukraine settlement as Democrats gain control of Congress and pressure on Moscow could rise.
- Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov voiced hope that President Donald Trump will continue pursuing peace efforts, with trilateral negotiations scheduled for Abu Dhabi involving Russian, Ukrainian, and U.S. representatives.
- Russian lawmaker Konstantin Kosachev argued that President Trump's executive powers allow him to dictate foreign policy regardless of congressional opposition, even as some expect the new Democratic-controlled Congress to pressure the administration.
- On Thursday, first lady Melania Trump met with Russian and Ukrainian representatives at the White House, facilitating a humanitarian truce that enabled aid deliveries and resident evacuations in Oleshky.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told German broadcaster ZDF that chances for receiving additional Patriot interceptors may now grow following the midterm election results.
- Political analyst Abbas Gallyamov argued that Russian President Vladimir Putin missed a crucial window for a deal before the election and may now face a more resolute Trump no longer constrained by campaigning.
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Democrats could put on the agenda an increase in financial aid to Ukraine.
After the defeat of the Republicans, Russian politicians and commentators are trying to understand how weakened Trump is, whether he can continue to negotiate with the Kremlin, and whether the defeat of his party opens up new opportunities for Ukraine.
Will Democrats sway ‘unshackled’ Trump’s Russia-Ukraine stance?
The Republicans’ defeat in the US midterm elections was watched closely in Russia, where some observers are predicting it could herald more support for Ukraine when the Democrats take over Congress in January. But if the Kremlin is hearing the ticking of a clock on its nearly five-year-old full-scale invasion of its neighbour, it seemingly remains unperturbed. Asked if the election’s outcome could stymie US attempts to help negotiate a settlemen…
The spokesman for the Russian presidency, Dimitri Pskov, expressed the hope that the efforts of President Donald Trump would continue.
Kremlin hopes US election shake - up wont shift Trump negotiations on Ukraine
The Republicans' defeat in the US midterm elections was watched closely in Russia, where some observers are predicting it could herald more support for Ukraine when the Democrats take over Congress in January.But if the Kremlin is hearing the ticking of a clock on its nearly 5-year-old full-scale invasion of its neighbour, it seemingly remains unperturbed.Asked if the election's outcome...
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