What Russia and Ukraine Really Want From America’s Midterms
Summary
The article says some influential Russian figures prefer Republicans to retain control of Congress because that could make it easier for President Donald Trump to pursue sanctions relief. But the Kremlin says it does not expect the midterms to transform U.S.-Russia relations and is focused mainly on dealing directly with Trump and his advisers. The supplied article text ends before it explains Ukraine’s position in detail.Key Facts
- Alexander Shokhin, head of Russia’s Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs, said a Democratic-controlled Congress could oppose efforts to lift sanctions.
- Shokhin wants Trump to lift sanctions on the Russian Direct Investment Fund, which is headed by Putin envoy Kirill Dmitriev.
- Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Moscow was watching the election closely but noted Trump would remain president and conduct foreign policy regardless of the result.
- Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said Moscow had no illusions that the vote would greatly improve relations, citing bipartisan opposition to Russia.
- Putin met U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, and Russian officials have pursued economic discussions through direct contacts with Washington.
- The article says Trump authorized transactions involving Russian diesel on October 9 and waived provisions of a new Russia sanctions law on October 16.
- The supplied text introduces the question of Ukraine’s interests but ends before giving its account of them.
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