Kremlin expects Trump to maintain peace effort in Ukraine

The Kremlin expressed hope that President Trump will continue mediation efforts for peace in Ukraine despite the Democratic victory in the U.S. midterm elections. Dmitri Peskov, a spokesperson for the Russian presidency, stated that they sincerely expect Trump to pursue peace initiatives. This statement follows the Democrats gaining control of Congress, which will allow them to influence budget policies and legislation, while Trump retains significant foreign policy powers, particularly regarding diplomatic efforts related to the Ukraine conflict.

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