Democrats' US Congress win: What it means for Ukraine
Democrats secured control of both the US Senate and House of Representatives in the midterm elections, a shift Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky hopes will bring increased aid to Kyiv. Zelensky stated Democrats clearly support Ukraine and that stronger US assistance could influence Russian President Vladimir Putin. Democratic control allows them to set the congressional agenda and potentially pass new Ukraine aid packages, possibly with a veto-proof majority. However, analysts note President Trump retains significant foreign policy power, and some European leaders remain skeptical. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz questioned whether Trump would change course, while Austria's foreign minister emphasized Europe's need for self-reliance.