Washington's New Balance and Ukraine – KI Insights monthly briefing
The upcoming midterms will play a major role in shaping Washington's domestic and foreign policy for the coming years. Control of the House and the Senate decides who sets the agenda on security assistance, sanctions against Russia, and oversight of the White House's peace diplomacy. It also increasingly decides how far Congress is willing to act on its own. This year has already shown that…
Washington's midterms will significantly influence the country's domestic and foreign policy in the years ahead. Control of the House and Senate determines the agenda for security assistance, sanctions against Russia, and oversight of the White House's peace diplomacy. Moreover, it increasingly decides the extent to which Congress acts independently.
This year has already demonstrated that Ukraine policy in Washington is no longer solely dictated by the White House. In June, a bipartisan group succeeded in passing the Ukraine Support Act through the House via a discharge petition, despite the party leadership's opposition. Ukraine's political establishment and its European allies will closely monitor the election results. Our upcoming briefing will examine several key aspects:
1. The impact of the new balance in the House and Senate on Ukraine-related legislation, covering security assistance and sanctions.
2. The effect of the results on the White House's approach to negotiations with Moscow.
3. The implications for Europe's burden-sharing and arms purchases on Ukraine's behalf.
4. Ukraine's perspective on Washington's stance and its plans for 2027.
The briefing will be held online in English and will consist of a presentation followed by a Q&A session. It is scheduled for Thursday, 5th November 2026, at 17:00 Kyiv time (16:00 in Brussels, 15:00 in London, and 10:00 in Washington, D.C.). To register, complete the short form provided. Once registered, participants will receive the details via email.
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