Democrats’ congressional win could strengthen Ukraine’s hand against Russia
Summary
The article says Democratic gains in the U.S. midterm elections could increase congressional scrutiny of President Donald Trump’s Russia policy and create opportunities to restore some aid to Ukraine. But it says support will remain difficult: U.S. assistance has fallen, Europe has taken on much of the financial burden, and several Republican lawmakers who backed Ukraine lost their seats.Key Facts
- The article reports that Democrats will control both houses of Congress after the midterm elections.
- It says U.S. financial and military assistance to Ukraine has slowed since 2025, after nearly $200 billion in aid from Russia’s 2022 invasion through late 2024.
- Kyiv received $8.2 billion in military aid from October 2025 to March through older U.S. aid arrangements, according to the article.
- The article says Europe provided $83 billion in 2025, while nearly a third of Ukraine’s weaponry still came from U.S. companies, citing the Kiel Institute.
- Democrats have said they will investigate Trump’s ties to Russia and seek executive branch records, including records related to Ukraine.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine has bipartisan support in the United States and welcomed support from both parties.
- Several Republicans who supported Ukraine lost their seats, including Brian Fitzpatrick, a co-chair of the Congressional Ukraine Caucus.
- Ukraine needs to appoint a new ambassador to Washington after Olha Stefanishyna was dismissed in August during an investigation into alleged illegal enrichment.
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