US midterm election pressures threaten focus on Ukraine, advisers warn

White House advisers are urging US President Donald Trump to avoid military escalation with Iran ahead of the upcoming congressional midterm elections to safeguard Republican prospects, sources familiar with the matter revealed. A loss of control in Congress could alter Washington's foreign policy focus, with former Ukrainian ambassador Valeriy Chalyi warning that domestic political infighting might diminish American attention toward Kyiv.

Meanwhile, a bipartisan delegation of US lawmakers visiting Kyiv reaffirmed commitment to Ukrainian sovereignty, emphasizing that any future peace talks must occur from a position of strength. However, congressmen acknowledged that legislative stalemates in Washington continue to impede key measures, including new sanctions targeting Russia.

Sources: Liga net, NV, Радіо Свобода, Українська правда.