Politics

The world is debating Trump's defeat but Washington cannot dictate peace [ANALYSIS]

Stuart Dowell
 05.11.2026, 15:50
Democratic voters celebrate in Kansas following the midterm elections, whose consequences for Trump's Ukraine peace efforts remain far from clear. (Photo by Jim Vondruska/Getty Images)
Democratic voters celebrate in Kansas following the midterm elections, whose consequences for Trump's Ukraine peace efforts remain far from clear. (Photo by Jim Vondruska/Getty Images)

A stronger Congress could bring more weapons and tougher sanctions, but there is little evidence that American political changes alone will persuade Putin to stop fighting