The US midterm elections will not only decide the future of US President Joe Biden, but could also affect the war in Ukraine. The democratic president is an important ally of Ukraine. However, future majorities in the US Congress after the midterm elections could also affect support for Kiev. For this reason, the elections are also watched with great anticipation in Kiev. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy appealed to the United States.
“I appeal to you to preserve unshakable unity” until the day when “peace is finally restored,” Zelenskyy said in a video message on Tuesday when he received the US Medal of Freedom. “As in any democratic society, Ukrainians have different views on life and politics,” the Ukrainian leader said. “But when Russia decided to destroy our freedom and wipe Ukraine off the face of the earth, we immediately united and maintain that unity.”
Republicans: ‘No blank check for Ukraine’
Concerns about a change of course in Ukrainian politics have been fueled in recent days and weeks by several statements by Republican candidates. Opposition Republican in the US House of Representatives Kevin McCarthy said that if his party wins the majority in the Chamber of Congress, as expected, there will be no “blank check” for Ukraine in the future. This led to fears that Republicans would curtail massive US military and economic aid to Ukraine.
Washington supplies, among other things, missile launchers, drones, artillery ammunition and vehicles to the Ukrainian army. In May, Congress approved a $40 billion (about €40 billion) aid package for the country under attack by Russia.
Election result can be postponed
According to polls, Republicans have very good prospects of gaining a majority in the House of Representatives. And their Senate chances aren’t bad either, though the race for the House is likely to be tighter. Due to the time difference, the first results in this country can be expected on Wednesday evening at the earliest. But with dozens of races expected to be close by, the United States is also preparing for a long election night. It can even take days or weeks for the winners to be determined.
Source: Krone
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