# Democrats to oppose Trump’s peaceful ideas on Ukraine, political analyst says

https://mins.news/en/item/130779

- TASS, 2026-11-05 14:07 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2213345

> US political analyst Dimitri Simes told TASS that a Democratic victory in the midterm elections would bring fierce opposition to Trump’s efforts to improve relations with Russia and settle the Ukraine conflict. He also said Democratic control of Congress would make it harder for the administration to take military action against Iran.

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