Zelenskyy has sought to repair ties with US President Donald Trump following a strained relationship,
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed hope that the Democrats’ gains in the US midterm elections will translate into increased military and financial assistance for Kyiv as it continues its war against Russia.
Therefore, there is hope that a balance of power will emerge and that we will receive more support,” he said.
“I am also grateful to the Republicans, but the Democrats speak very clearly about supporting Ukraine and providing assistance to Ukraine,” Zelensky said. Zelensky said increased US military assistance and financial backing could also put pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin, as per Reuters. “They speak about renewing the connection between the United States and Europe… Zelenskyy has sought to repair ties with US President Donald Trump following a strained relationship. Trump has made several recent moves seen as favourable to Moscow, including a deal to import Russian diesel and ease sanctions.
In an interview with Germany’s ZDF television on Wednesday, Zelenskyy said a shift in the balance of power in the US Congress, with Democrats taking control of both chambers next year, could work in Ukraine’s favour. “If Congress now speaks of strong financial support or military assistance, as Europe is doing and demonstrating today, then that will be something positive that will have an impact on Putin.