‘Expect new dynamics’: Ukraine hopes for more support after Democrats sweep midterms

Ukraine on Thursday said it expected the outcome of the US midterm elections to create new opportunities for support from Washington, after the victory of Democrats in both US houses.Speaking at a press conference in Bucharest, foreign minister Andrii Sybiha said Kyiv was hopeful that the political changes in the United States would lead to further assistance."We expect new dynamics.

Every change always gives a chance for new dynamics.

We expect new steps to support Ukraine," he said, Reuters reported.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had also welcomed the Democrats' gains a day earlier, expressing hope that their projected takeover of both chambers of Congress from January would result in greater military and financial assistance to Kyiv.In an interview with German broadcaster ZDF on Wednesday, Zelenskyy said Democrats had been vocal in their support for Ukraine, while also calling for closer ties between Washington and European countries."I am also grateful to the Republicans, but the Democrats speak very clearly about supporting Ukraine and providing assistance to Ukraine,"…