What the US Midterms Could Mean for Ukraine
Democratic gains could reopen debate on sanctions and aid, but Trump would still control foreign policy and could slow or block delivery.
- On Tuesday, November 3, 2026, U.S. voters will elect all 435 House members, with Democrats favored to flip control for the first time since 2020 and potentially reshape Washington's foreign policy on Ukraine aid and Russia sanctions.
- President Donald Trump has pursued warmer relations with the Kremlin, recently easing sanctions on Russian diesel and delaying $400 million in military assistance; Ukraine now faces disruptions in Patriot air defense shipments and intelligence support.
- Even if Democrats win a majority, they must overcome a 60-vote filibuster threshold in the Senate to pass legislation, and President Trump wields powerful veto rights over any assistance or sanction bills.
- Mike Levin, a Democratic representative for California's 49th congressional district, vowed to "use every legislative and oversight tool available to hold this administration accountable and ensure Ukraine receives the security assistance it needs to defend itself."
- The Ukrainian President warned that many economic deals with Russia now depend on the election results, while experts note that even if Congress passes aid, President Trump could ignore it afterward.
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‘Europe, as well as the US, we are much stronger together,’ says foreign policy chief
The European Union hopes that the new US Congress will continue to support Ukraine and put more pressure on Russia. High Representative for Foreign Policy Kaja Kallas said this on Wednesday. Follow all developments in the war in Ukraine in our live blog.
Kallas' statements come after the Democratic Party has managed to take control of the two chambers of the U.S. Congress.
(London=Yonhap News) Correspondent Kim Ji-yeon = Regarding the Democratic Party's landslide victory in the U.S. midterm elections, the European Union (EU) on the 4th (local time) stated that the newly formed U.S. Congress... Ukraine...
European Union (EU) High Representative Kaja Kallas said on Wednesday she hoped the new US Congress would continue to support Ukraine and increase pressure on Russia.
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