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Getty ImagesAfter the Republicans’ defeat in the midterms, Trump will lose influence in domestic politics but will continue to dominate abroad, including on the issue of Ukraine. This view was expressed by Pavlo Klimkin, Ukraine’s foreign minister in 2014–2019 years, in an interview on Radio NV.
"In the American system the president is the number one figure with a large lead in foreign policy. Yes, of course, settlements will have to be made. Yes, of course, money will finally be in the hands of the Democrats. But still, foreign policy is the prerogative of the president and the executive branch. And that sits very deep in the American DNA. Will Trump be restrained in pressuring us? My answer, to be precise, is the opposite. I think he will press. He will press as hard as possible," Klimkin emphasized.
He added that Trump understands well how difficult it is for him to pressure Putin. In light of this, he will intensify pressure on Ukraine in the peace talks. Moreover, the expert notes, the United States could begin a new escalation in the Middle East, which would complicate the air defense situation globally and put Ukraine in an even tougher position.
At the same time, the diplomat noted that although the Democrats’ victory elicited a positive reaction in Ukraine and Europe, it is currently unknown how the newly elected politicians will act on Ukraine.
"For us, the Democrats are still a fairly complicated reality. They are usually divided very simplistically into progressives and moderates, but within the progressives there are currents, a lot of everything and within the moderates as well. So, will the Democrats move forward on our issue in a coordinated way? I don’t have a definite answer… And note that among Republicans, many of our supporters lost. Those through whom we worked all these years, through whom we tried to slow down this administration, will not be in the Congress and in the Senate. So working with the new ones will not be as straightforward, I would say," Klimkin explained.
At the same time, he stressed that the Democrats may intensify support for Ukraine from a financial and military perspective:
"Right now, Democrats can draft laws for additional funding and, most importantly, for accelerating the production of certain types of weapons. And the U.S. military-industrial complex is now talking very closely with both the Democrats and some Republicans… So I am optimistic, but still cautious. I think the big plus we now have is the willingness of a significant portion of Democrats to work more closely with Europe against the backdrop of next year’s elections in almost all key countries".
U.S. elections: important news
Earlier Sky News explained what the results of the U.S. elections mean. According to journalists, against the backdrop of a midterm drubbing, Trump could increase turbulence in foreign policy. In particular, journalists note that now Trump may not worry about elections or ratings and may allow himself to focus on decorating his legacy by any means.
Meanwhile The Guardian writes that the next two years in power for Trump will be significantly more difficult. Specifically because Democrats may initiate investigations against the U.S. president and also block some of his decisions.
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