U.S. Foes React to the GOP’s Midterm Wipeout

Foreign Policy · John Haltiwanger, Rishi Iyengar · 2026-11-05 22:37 UTC

Iran gloated. China shrugged. Russia expressed optimism.

Iran gloated. China shrugged. Russia expressed optimism.

Welcome back to Foreign Policy’s Situation Report, where we’re back at full strength after our vacations to unpack the seismic U.S. midterm election results.

Here’s what’s on tap for the day: U.S. foes react to the GOP’s midterm wipeout, Ukrainians express hope over the results, and how Democrats plan to challenge Trump’s foreign policy in a new Congress.

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