Russia 'exploiting' midterm elections to position US against Ukraine
The Kremlin is nodding along with President Donald Trump’s recent campaign calling for new Ukrainian leadership, assuring the White House they “fully agree” with his frustrations as they seek to use the U.S. midterm elections to their advantage.
TL;DR
- Russia expresses agreement with President Donald Trump's criticisms of Ukrainian leadership.
- Trump has repeatedly called Ukrainian President Zelensky "not a good guy" and accused him of "destroying that country."
- Trump previously called for Zelensky to step down and hold wartime elections.
- U.S.-provided Starshield satellite systems in Ukraine experienced a mysterious lapse in access.
- Russia seeks to use the U.S. midterm elections to its advantage in this context.