LIVE, midterms 2026: after Donald Trump's defeat, the Russian press worries about a diplomatic window closing

Editorialists suggest that Moscow has until January 3, 2027, to secure an agreement from the U.S. president regarding Ukraine. Following the Republican defeat in the midterm elections, JD Vance attributed the loss to the war with Iran, while Trump acknowledged its impact but expressed no regrets. Iranian officials mocked Vance's comments, framing the election results as a rejection of U.S. military actions. Russian media expressed concern over the future of U.S.-Russia relations, fearing a closing window for diplomatic negotiations. The Republican Party is currently engaged in internal blame games and power struggles, with potential candidates for the 2028 presidential election already emerging.