Zelenskyy is counting on increased military aid from U.S. after congressional elections
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy hopes for greater U.S. aid to Ukraine following the U.S. midterm elections. This includes funding and arms supplies.
According to Censor.NET, Reuters reports on this.
According to the head of state, increased support from Washington could influence the position of Russian dictator Vladimir Putin.
Zelenskyy noted that Democrats openly advocate for supporting Ukraine and restoring closer relations between the U.S. and Europe. At the same time, he thanked the Republicans who support Kyiv.
"I am also grateful to the Republicans, but the Democrats are very clear about their support for Ukraine and providing it with aid. They are talking about restoring ties between the United States and Europe. Therefore, there is hope that a balance of power will emerge and we will receive greater support," the president said.
How the U.S. election results could affect aid to Ukraine
The Ukrainian leader’s expectations are tied to the results of the U.S. midterm congressional elections. Based on those results, the Democrats will control both chambers of the U.S. Congress starting in 2027.
Zelenskyy believes that Congress’s stance on large-scale financial and military aid to Ukraine could serve as an additional means of pressure on the Kremlin.
According to him, if U.S. lawmakers advocate for substantial support for Kyiv, this will have a positive impact on the situation and may force Moscow to reconsider its approach.
"If Congress now speaks out in favor of strong financial support or military aid, as Europe is doing and demonstrating today, that will be a positive development that will influence Putin," the Ukrainian leader emphasized.
Thus, Kyiv hopes that a shift in the balance of political power in the U.S. will help strengthen American support for Ukraine and increase pressure on Russia.
