28.10.2026
A Ukrainian diplomat predicts positive changes for Kyiv.
The director of the Center for Russian Studies, former Ukrainian foreign minister, and diplomat Volodymyr Ogryzko said “Glavred” about the positive changes that are in store for Ukraine following the U.S. congressional elections:
— Should we respond forcefully and, come what may, continue striking Russian oil refineries? Since there isn’t much time left until November 3, we can find more than one target on enemy territory that is no less important than an oil refinery. This can be done to alleviate the purely psychological tension of Donald Trump. After all, just as devastating was the strike on the plant in Serpukhov, which repairs air defense facilities, and on other facilities.
In addition, Ukraine can launch strikes against gas distribution stations, as well as thermal and electrical power facilities. There are many targets whose destruction would have an impact on Russia. Strikes could also be launched against data centers, marketplaces, and the like. Thus, we still have levers of influence, but, of course, they are significantly fewer.
And after November 3, Trump will face much more difficult times than he does today. When the political situation in the U.S. changes, even Republicans will take much tougher action against Trump, since continuing the current course will lead the U.S. into a dead end.
— So, are the Americans not completely lost to us as partners?
— We haven’t lost the Americans at all, but we have lost the Trump administration. Although, again, if Republicans in the new Congress and Senate take a more reasonable stance, realizing that any congressman or senator’s association with Trump will harm them, then Trump will have very limited room to maneuver regarding his inappropriate actions.
Yes, Trump will retain enormous authority in the areas of foreign policy and national security, but that requires money. The new Congress will have significant leverage over Trump because, if he wants to go to war—in Iran, for example—he’ll need funding to do so. If Congress does not allocate funds to Trump for this, all his plans will come to naught. Trump will also need money for his next foreign policy adventures. If he is not given those funds, he will not be able to carry out these adventures.
Therefore, a great deal will indeed change after the U.S. election, including for Ukraine. Although it’s worth emphasizing that we won’t feel the consequences of the election on November 4, but rather on January 3–4, when the first session of the new Congress and the new Senate takes place. But starting November 4, Trump will be forced to take the changing political situation into account. After all, if he continues on his current course without any brakes, it will all end badly for Trump.
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