Guarded Optimism, and Some Jokes, in Ukraine Over Trump’s Midterm Wipeout

The New York Times · Paul Sonne, Andrew E. Kramer, Marc Santora · 2026-11-06 10:22 UTC

Victory for Democrats could alter the course of peace negotiations and a war nearing its fifth year.

Guarded Optimism, and Some Jokes, in Ukraine Over Trump’s Midterm Wipeout - The New York Times

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