Trump advisers urge restraint on Iran as US midterm elections approach

As the United States prepares for upcoming midterm elections, advisers to President Donald Trump are advocating against escalating military tensions with Iran to protect the Republican Party's legislative majority. At the same time, political shifts in Washington remain under close scrutiny in Kyiv due to their potential impact on future foreign policy. During a recent visit to the Ukrainian capital, a delegation of U.S. lawmakers reiterated bipartisan support, emphasizing that Ukraine "must sit at the negotiating table with a strong position." Nevertheless, members of the delegation admitted that growing partisan friction in Congress is delaying concrete policy actions, including a proposed package expanding sanctions against Russia. The representatives stressed that continued economic and defense pressure on Moscow is vital to establishing favorable terms for eventual diplomatic negotiations.

Sources: NV, Українська правда, Радіо Свобода