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WikipediaThe Democratic Party's gains in the U.S. midterm elections provide a glimmer of hope that the new Congress will be able to curb President Donald Trump's tilt toward Moscow. This is how The Times describes it.
However, even if the Democrats manage to push through legislation to aid Ukraine or to tighten sanctions on Russia, Trump, as before, will retain the veto power.
It is noted that to override he would need a two-thirds majority in both houses, which, according to analysts, the Democrats will likely have difficulty achieving.
"I don't think the situation will change radically, because foreign policy will remain in the president's hands. At the same time, the new Congress overall may be more critical and vigilant about Trump trying to strike deals with Putin at Ukraine's expense or about his possible attempts to lift sanctions on Russia," said Oleksandr Merezhko, head of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Verkhovna Rada.
Control of the Congress will give the Democrats the opportunity to scrutinize the White House's policy toward Ukraine and even attempt to impeach the president. They may also begin investigations into Elon Musk in connection with restrictions on Starlink usage in Ukraine.
Russian analysts who support the war said that the midterm results will have little impact on the outcome of any talks to end the war.
However, if one sets rhetoric aside, Moscow will likely view the defeat of Trump’s allies as evidence that its relations with the U.S. president are entering a final stage. Ilya Grashchenkov, a Moscow political scientist who advises Russian politicians, said:
"For Moscow, the main conclusion is that relying solely on personal ties with Trump is becoming increasingly risky. The American political system has once again demonstrated its ability to check the president's power, and that means any long-term deals must take into account not only the White House's position but also the balance of power in Congress."
It is noted that as Kyiv becomes more willing to ignore Trump's demands, including his call to stop strikes on Russia's refineries, Putin apparently intends to intensify efforts to force Ukraine to capitulate by increasing attacks on civilian infrastructure.
Although the key problems in the United States are domestic, such as the cost of living, Trump's decision to halt direct military aid to Ukraine is unpopular among American voters.
According to a Harvard-commissioned poll, more than 60% of respondents support supplying weapons to Ukraine and imposing new sanctions on Russia.
What awaits Ukraine
Earlier, CNN reported that the results of the midterm elections could have serious consequences not only for American domestic politics but also for international relations. In particular, a weakening of Trump’s position could affect his approach to Russia's war against Ukraine.
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