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Ukraine expects fresh support after US mid-terms, minister says

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Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha expressed optimism about new support for Ukraine following recent US mid-term elections during a press conference in Bucharest on Thursday. He emphasized the necessity of continued American involvement while also advocating for Europe to assume a more prominent role in supporting Ukraine's efforts against Russia. Sybiha stated that despite ongoing peace negotiations, there are no clear indications from Russia regarding readiness for serious talks.
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Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha expressed optimism on November 5, 2026, that new dynamics in US politics following the mid-term elections would bring additional support for Ukraine. Speaking at a press conference in Bucharest, he stated, "We expect new steps to support Ukraine." Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had similarly expressed hope on November 4 that Democrats' projected control of both chambers of Congress from January would lead to greater military and financial aid. Both officials anticipate negotiations with Russia and the US in Abu Dhabi next week, aiming to leverage any political shifts for peace efforts.

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Ukrainian foreign minister Andrii Sybiha said on Thursday he expected new steps to support Ukraine after the mid-term election in the US and added that, while it was not possible to end the war without the US, a new role for Europe was needed.
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🔮 Talking ahead of negociations with Russia and the US in Abu Dhabi next week, he added that Ukraine would use any opportunity to speed up peace efforts.
2026-11-05 · The Straits Times
Ukraine expects fresh support after US mid-terms, minister says · assertive framing

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Ukraine expects fresh support after US mid-terms, minister says BUCHAREST, Nov 5 - asserted
minister → expect → terms
Ukrainian foreign minister Andrii Sybiha said on Thursday he expected new steps to support Ukraine after the mid-term election in the US and added that, while it was not possible to end the war without the US, a new role for Europe was needed. asserted
role → say → Europe
"We expect new dynamics. asserted
We → expect → dynamics
Every change always gives the chance for new dynamics. asserted
change → give → dynamics
We expect new steps to support Ukraine," he said during a press conference in Bucharest. asserted
he → expect → Bucharest
He said that, while it was not realistic to end the war with Russia without the US and President Donald Trump, "in parallel we must define new role of Europe as a complementary track to the main US track". asserted
we → say → track
Talking ahead of negociations with Russia and the US in Abu Dhabi next week, he added that Ukraine would use any opportunity to speed up peace efforts. asserted
Ukraine → talk → efforts
"We need to pressure Russia. asserted
We → need → Russia
We don’t see any signs on the ground, on the battlefield, regarding readiness from Russia for serious negotiations." asserted
We → see → negotiations
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