Strong American financial and military backing from Democrats could also increase pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin (Photo: AP).
It will also mark the first time Trump, who previously served as president from 2017 to 2021, faces a Congress in which Democrats control both chambers. We expect new steps to support Ukraine,” he said, Reuters reported.
Speaking at a press conference in Bucharest, foreign minister Andrii Sybiha said Kyiv was hopeful that the political changes in the United States would lead to further assistance. Zelenskyy said stronger American financial and military backing could also increase pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin. New aid for Kyiv could secure the necessary two-thirds majority to overcome a veto by US President Donald Trump, according to Reuters.
“We expect new dynamics. Every change always gives a chance for new dynamics. With control of both chambers of Congress from January, Democrats will be able to determine which legislation comes up for a vote and when. Democratic aides have identified assistance to Ukraine as a priority. The outcome sets the stage for a possible legislative deadlock in Washington over the next two years.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had also welcomed the Democrats’ gains a day earlier, expressing hope that their projected takeover of both chambers of Congress from January would result in greater military and financial assistance to Kyiv. Ukraine on Thursday said it expected the outcome of the US midterm elections to create new opportunities for support from Washington, after the victory of Democrats in both US houses.