The Kremlin responded to the election that brought a severe defeat for the Republicans

Dmitry Peskov expressed hope that the U.S. president will continue peace efforts in Ukraine after the midterm elections. He noted progress in upcoming trilateral talks. The midterms saw Republicans lose seats, reflecting voter discontent with Trump. UK PM Andy Burnham emphasized the need to end the Iranian war to address rising living costs. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot praised the Democratic victory as a sign of strong democracy. Israeli leaders reacted cautiously, with opposition figures criticizing Netanyahu. Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez highlighted a vote against divisive politics, while Polish PM Donald Tusk celebrated democracy's victory in the U.S.