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Zelensky says he hopes US election means more support for Ukraine

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Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed hope that recent US midterm election results would lead to increased support for Ukraine from the United States, which could help end the ongoing war with Russia. Tensions between Trump and Zelensky had escalated recently due to Trump’s criticism of Kyiv and a deal struck with Putin involving sanctions relief. In an interview with German broadcaster ZDF, Zelensky stated that strong US financial or military support could influence Putin's decisions regarding continued hostilities, potentially paving the way for peace negotiations scheduled in Abu Dhabi next week.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed hope on November 4 that Democratic gains in the U.S. midterm elections would bring more support for Ukraine, following their victory in both chambers of Congress. In an interview with German broadcaster ZDF, he stated that Democrats speak clearly about supporting and assisting Ukraine, potentially renewing connections between the United States and Europe to Kyiv's advantage. Tensions had risen recently due to President Donald Trump’s closer ties with Russian President Vladimir Putin, including easing sanctions in exchange for diesel fuel. Zelenskyy noted that increased U.S. financial or military support could influence Putin and potentially lead to peace negotiations. Talks between Ukraine and Russia are scheduled to take place in Abu Dhabi from November 10-11, mediated by the United States.

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Ties between Trump and Zelensky have been turbulent, with tensions rising in recent weeks as the US leader criticised Kyiv and made a deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin to ease sanctions in return for the release of Russian diesel. “There is hope now that there is this balance of power, and that we will be supported more,” Zelensky told German broadcaster ZDF in an interview broadcast late on Nov 4.
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🔮 Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has said he hoped the Democrat triumph in the US midterm elections would boost support for Kyiv and help end the war with Russia.
2026-11-05 · The Straits Times
Zelensky says he hopes US election means more support for Ukraine · assertive framing

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Zelensky says he hopes US election means more support for Ukraine KYIV – asserted
election → say → Ukraine
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has said he hoped the Democrat triumph in the US midterm elections would boost support for Kyiv and help end the war with Russia. asserted
triumph → say → Russia
Ukraine and its European allies had been worried about the US getting closer to Russia since US President Donald Trump returned to the White House in 2025. asserted
Trump → get → 2025
Ties between Trump and Zelensky have been turbulent, with tensions rising in recent weeks as the US leader criticised Kyiv and made a deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin to ease sanctions in return for the release of Russian diesel. “There is hope now that there is this balance of power, and that we will be supported more,” Zelensky told German broadcaster ZDF in an interview broadcast late on Nov 4. asserted
Zelensky → rise → Nov
Zelensky said that if the US Congress “starts talking about strong financial support or military support”, it would “influence Putin”. asserted
it → say → Putin
“And Putin will be thinking about whether it makes sense to keep fighting if the support will only grow. asserted
support → think → sense
Logically, this will (lead) us to possible negotiations and a possible peace,” he said. asserted
he → lead → negotiations
US-mediated Russia-Ukraine talks are to be held next week in Abu Dhabi. asserted
talks → mediate → Dhabi
The talks had been frozen since the Middle East war erupted in February. asserted
war → freeze → February
Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff and son-in-law Jared Kushner have been leading the negotiations amid criticism over their attitude to Russia. asserted
envoy → lead → Russia
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