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What US midterm elections mean for Ukraine, Iran and elsewhere

DW3 November 2026, 14:26 UTCUkraine

Donald Trump's Republicans control the US Congress, but that could change after the midterm elections. The outcome of the ballot will not only impact domestic policy but also conflicts in Europe and the Middle East.

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