Ryabkov described the Democratic Party leadership's approach toward Russia as strongly negative.
The Kremlin has responded to the US midterm election results, which saw Democrats secure control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate. According to the report, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov stated that Moscow's position on Ukraine and its broader foreign policy would remain unchanged regardless of political developments in the US.
Ryabkov described the Democratic Party leadership's approach toward Russia as strongly negative. This statement suggests that the Kremlin does not expect a significant shift in US policy towards Russia, despite the change in Congress. The new legislature will take office in January 2027, and it remains to be seen how the Democratic majority will impact US-Russia relations.
Russia, Ukraine, and the US are scheduled to resume trilateral peace negotiations in Abu Dhabi on November 10-11. Russian presidential aide Vladimir Medinsky will lead Moscow's delegation, and the talks will address mutual security guarantees. The details of the discussions will be held behind closed doors, but US special envoy Steve Witkoff said earlier that the talks would focus on de-escalation and humanitarian measures.
The Kremlin has also praised US First Lady Melania Trump's humanitarian initiatives, particularly her role in brokering a six-day humanitarian ceasefire in the frontline town of Alyoshki in Russia's Kherson Region. Humanitarian teams from both Russia and Ukraine used the pause in fighting to deliver essential supplies and evacuate nearly 800 civilians. The first lady is expected to bring Russian and Ukrainian representatives together at the White House on Thursday to discuss the humanitarian initiative.
The Kremlin's response to the US midterm election results highlights the complexities of US-Russia relations. While the Democratic Party's leadership has been critical of Russia, there are efforts to find common ground on humanitarian issues. The upcoming trilateral peace negotiations in Abu Dhabi will be an important test of whether the US, Russia, and Ukraine can make progress on mutual security guarantees and de-escalation measures.
