Trump has become a lame duck, his ability to negotiate with Putin in a way that is good for Putin is now sharply decreasing." From Paul on the results of the US elections, the Democrats are winning victories in the US Congress. The media is already announcing the transition of the majority to the Democrats in the House of Representatives and the Senate. Trump, in turn, promises to veto their future decisions. But will such tactics work? Why did the Republicans lose even in traditional "Republican" states, what awaits America in the future, and will the country's position towards Russia and Ukraine change? Yekaterina Kutrikadze asked the former US ambassador to Russia Michael McPaul about this in a special broadcast on Dozhd. Read all the details on our website.