US midterm election campaign influences foreign policy decisions on Iran and Ukraine

With the United States approaching upcoming midterm elections, domestic political considerations are increasingly influencing foreign policy decisions in Washington. Advisers to President Donald Trump are reportedly urging restraint regarding potential military escalation with Iran, aiming to safeguard the Republican Party's congressional majorities from electoral backlash.

Meanwhile, a visiting delegation of U.S. lawmakers in Kyiv reaffirmed bipartisan commitment to Ukraine, emphasizing the necessity of strengthening Kyiv's position ahead of any future diplomatic talks. However, delegation members acknowledged that intensifying partisan disputes in Congress continue to impede immediate legislative progress, including the passage of expanded sanctions against Russia. Lawmakers underscored that persistent military and economic pressure on Moscow remains crucial to securing favorable terms for eventual negotiations.

Sources: NV, Українська правда, Радіо Свобода