Ukrainian government officials believe the US wants to de-escalate or “calm down” the war before the US congressional elections on November 3, RBC-Ukraine reports, citing sources in the government. One interlocutor told the outlet: “We expect the Americans will try to ‘calm down’ everything before their elections in the fall.”
Kyiv expects increased political involvement from the White House, including discussions about a possible freeze along the current front line with security guarantees. The sources emphasize that negotiations with Trump’s team continue, but the outcome depends on the situation at the front and Russia’s position.
The background is the fear that Republicans could lose control of Congress after the elections. According to a source on Bankova Street, the White House sees the tense pre-election environment as a factor that could push Trump to take more decisive steps in the Ukraine war.
Contacts between the Ukrainian government and Trump’s officials continue, according to the report.
Source: www.kyivpost.com
