World leaders hope for reset after US midterms
PARIS: World leaders voiced hopes for a reset with the United States on Wednesday after voters delivered a huge midterm election defeat to President Donald Trump and his Republican party.
World leaders expressed optimism for a new era in relations with the United States following their recent mid-term elections, in which President Donald Trump and his Republican party suffered a significant defeat. The Democrats now hold control over both chambers of Congress, empowering them to obstruct legislation and hinder President Trump's appointments.
German Foreign Minister, Johann Wadephul, expressed hope for new initiatives to bring an end to conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine. He believed that, with their majority in both chambers, the Democratic Party may seek to alter the political landscape in the United States. Spain's Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez, noted that Trump's defeat signified the decline of the global far-right and predicted a similar fate in his own country following upcoming elections.
Russia's Kremlin spokesman, Dmitry Peskov, expressed the hope that President Trump would continue his efforts towards peace following the midterm elections. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa anticipated that the results could help mend strained relations between Pretoria and Washington, potentially ushering in a new era in global relations.
The European Union's foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas, voiced hopes that the new US Congress would continue to support Ukraine and increase pressure on Russia. UK Prime Minister, Andrea Burnham, suggested that the election results presented an opportunity for the world to unite in addressing the pressing issue of the cost of living.
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