New support for Ukraine: How US foreign policy could change if Democrats win in November Donald Trump has mostly suspended direct financial and military aid to Ukraine, despite widespread support in Kiev from Democratic and Republican lawmakers. She also angered members of Congress, including many Republicans, by imposing sanctions on Russian energy resources shortly after they signed the relevant laws. If they win both chambers in November, Democrats will be able to decide which issues and when to vote. That could allow them to approve new aid to Ukraine, which would likely pass with an overwhelming two-thirds majority to override Trump's veto. They can also undermine other actions of the president. For example, to block Trump's plan to return Russian diesel fuel to the world market. The bipartisan bill was introduced by New York City Mayor Gregory Max, who could have chaired the Foreign Affairs Committee if Democrats took over.