A democratic victory in the congressional elections may seriously change the US foreign policy, especially in relation to Russia, Ukraine and Iran. Reuters. After gaining control of both houses of Congress, Democrats will be able to put pressure on the Donald Trump administration, block certain White House decisions and seek a review of American foreign policy. Reuters identifies five possible changes: Increasing military aid to Ukraine. The Democrats will be able to put new support packages for Kyiv to the vote and try to bypass the presidential veto. In addition, they intend to oppose the easing of sanctions against Russian energy resources. Limiting war with Iran. Congress could cut military funding and block personnel appointments to force Trump to get lawmakers to agree to continue fighting. Reducing aid to Israel. Democrats could limit the supply of American weapons, including heavy aerial bombs, or change annual military aid in the amount of $3.8 billion. Defense spending review. Democrats could oppose Trump's increase in the military budget to $1.5 trillion and restore some of the foreign aid programs that the White House stopped funding in the past. Strengthening control over US operations in Latin America. Democrats can initiate investigations into US military operations in Venezuela, review the sanctions policy towards Cuba and demand an end to meddling in the elections of other countries. As Reuters points out, the possibility of resuming large-scale American aid to Kiev and the tightening of Washington's sanctions policy is of particular importance for Russia. At the same time, we are still talking about possible actions of the new Congress, which will start working in January 2027.

A democratic victory in the congressional elections may seriously change the US foreign policy, especially in relation to Russia, Ukraine and Iran. Reuters. After gaining control of both houses of Congress, Democrats will be able to put pressure on the Donald Trump administration, block certain White House decisions and seek a review of American foreign policy. Reuters identifies five possible changes: Increasing military aid to Ukraine. The Democrats will be able to put new support packages for Kyiv to the vote and try to bypass the presidential veto. In addition, they intend to oppose the easing of sanctions against Russian energy resources. Limiting war with Iran. Congress could cut military funding and block personnel appointments to force Trump to get lawmakers to agree to continue fighting. Reducing aid to Israel. Democrats could limit the supply of American weapons, including heavy aerial bombs, or change annual military aid in the amount of $3.8 billion. Defense spending review. Democrats could oppose Trump's increase in the military budget to $1.5 trillion and restore some of the foreign aid programs that the White House stopped funding in the past. Strengthening control over US operations in Latin America. Democrats can initiate investigations into US military operations in Venezuela, review the sanctions policy towards Cuba and demand an end to meddling in the elections of other countries. As Reuters points out, the possibility of resuming large-scale American aid to Kiev and the tightening of Washington's sanctions policy is of particular importance for Russia. At the same time, we are still talking about possible actions of the new Congress, which will start working in January 2027.