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Ukraine has been at war with Russia for four and a half years. Zelensky accepted an exclusive interview with German TV station 2 to express his expectations for the results of the US mid-term elections and mentioned that trilateral talks between the United States, Ukraine and Russia will resume next week.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said in an exclusive interview on the 4th that he hopes that the Democratic Party's victory in the U.S. midterm elections will allow Ukraine to receive more aid in its four-and-a-half-year war with Russia.
Reuters reported that Zelenskiy said in an interview with German television channel ZDF that he hopes that after the Democratic Party takes control of both houses of the U.S. Congress next year, it will bring about changes in the political situation that will be beneficial to Kyiv.
"I'm also grateful to the Republicans, but the Democrats have been very clear about supporting Ukraine and providing assistance to Ukraine," Zelensky said.
Zelensky went on to mention: "They talked about re-establishing ties between the United States and Europe. ... So we hope that a balance of power can be created that will give us more support."
Zelensky pointed out that if the United States increases aid to Ukraine, it may have an impact on Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Zelensky said: "If the (U.S.) Congress now comes up with strong financial support or military assistance, as Europe is currently doing and is showing, that would be a positive thing and would have an impact on Putin."
According to Reuters analysis, in recent weeks, U.S. President Trump has taken a number of measures that are beneficial to Russia, including reaching an agreement to import Russian diesel and relax sanctions. Meanwhile, trilateral talks involving the United States, Ukraine and Russia are expected to resume next week after being suspended for several months.
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
If the Democratic Party wins the U.S. midterm elections and takes control of the House and Senate, Ukraine will receive more U.S. military and financial aid.
Possible · Within months
Trilateral talks between the United States, Ukraine and Russia will resume next week.
Very likely · Within days
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