Kremlin Hopes Trump Will Continue Ukraine ‘Peace Efforts’ Despite Republican Election Rout

Russia hopes US President Donald Trump will continue mediating efforts to end Russia’s war against Ukraine despite Republicans losing control of both chambers of Congress, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Wednesday, Nov. 4. “Trump remains in office, and we sincerely hope that he will continue his peace efforts,” Peskov told reporters.JOIN US ON TELEGRAMFollow our coverage of the war on the @Kyivpost_official. “There is some groundwork in place, and another round of trilateral talks will take place very soon,” he said, adding that Russia also hoped humanitarian initiatives by US First Lady Melania Trump would continue. Asked whether the new Congress, expected to be controlled by Democrats, could complicate Trump’s efforts, Peskov dismissed the question as “America’s internal affair.” Republicans suffered a major defeat in Tuesday’s midterm elections, with Democrats projected to take control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate when the new Congress convenes in January. Trump congratulated Democrats on their victories but rejected suggestions that the results represented a personal setback. “I don’t view it as a hit on me,” he told Fox News, according to CNN. “My message is, congratulations to the Democrats, and I look forward to working with you for the good of our country,” he told CBS News. Trump blames candidates, Iran war for republican losses Trump attributed the Republican defeat to weak candidates and his absence from the ballot, despite campaigning for several losing contenders. Other Topics of Interest Ukraine-Born Democratic Congressman Eugene Vindman Re-Elected Ukraine-born US Congressman Eugene Vindman shares a statement on his re-election with supporters via email. “I wasn’t on the Ballot and if I was, we would have won IN A LANDSLIDE!” he wrote on Truth Social. He also acknowledged that the war with Iran had contributed to the election outcome, while defending his decision to launch it. Trump told The Wall Street Journal he had no regrets and would make the same decision again. Rising fuel prices and the cost of living became major election issues. Nearly nine in 10 voters said living costs were a major factor in their decisions, while almost two-thirds blamed Trump for high prices, according to Reuters. Despite offering to work with Democrats, Trump warned he would use his presidential veto powers against legislation he opposed. Democratic victory could complicate Trump’s Ukraine policy The Democratic sweep included victories in traditionally Republican states such as Texas, Kansas, and South Carolina. House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries is positioned to become speaker, provided he secures the necessary votes. He would become the first Black lawmaker to hold the position. Jeffries has pledged investigations into alleged corruption in Trump’s administration. Democratic committee chairs will also gain greater powers to demand documents, summon witnesses, and scrutinize government spending. For Ukraine, the shift could reshape congressional oversight of US policy toward Russia and military assistance to Kyiv. Congress has significant influence over military aid, sanctions, and funding, although Trump retains substantial authority over diplomacy and military decisions. Analysts have warned that mounting domestic political pressure could make Trump’s foreign policy more unpredictable. Democratic control of Congress is likely to increase scrutiny of the administration’s dealings with Moscow and its approach to Ukraine, potentially complicating Trump’s efforts to push through any agreements requiring congressional support. Kyiv Post is Ukraine’s first and oldest English news organization, reporting since 1995. Its international reach – 90% of readers are outside of Ukraine – make it truly Ukraine’s global voice.