Could the results of the November midterm elections in the United States lead Americans to change their attitude towards Ukraine? This is the question that many analysts on both sides of the Atlantic are currently trying to answer, with an eye on what to expect from November 8th.

According to polls, Republicans are most likely to regain control of Congress, securing majorities in both houses: the House of Representatives and the Senate.

There are indications that things will indeed be different in a Republican-controlled Congress, the Gzero website notes in an analysis in an attempt to answer the question “Will U.S. support for Ukraine decrease?”

Republican Leader of the House of Representatives Kevin McCarthy He recently stated that the days when the United States gave Ukraine “carte blanche” were “ended.”

This, of course, does not mean that the US will suddenly stop supporting Kyiv. After all, the Republicans themselves have so far approved most of the aid that Washington sent to Ukraine. In the same vein, Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell, for example, took a stand in favor of continued aid to Ukraine. However, this US aid may be limited in the future, especially if the Republicans regain control of Congress, as expected.

This may also have a negative impact on the future attitude of the Europeans, who are still quite “comfortable” to see that the United States takes on most of Ukraine’s support. If the US reduces its support, then most likely European leaders will move in the same direction. According to some analyses, the Europeans lack the financial and energy reserves and political will needed to take the lead in defending Ukraine.

It is worth noting that most of the money that the Europeans arranged for the Ukrainians has not yet been given away. For example, out of the 11 billion euros promised by the EU as financial assistance, only 3 billion euros have so far been provided.

“U.S. allies in Europe are increasingly concerned that the united front presented by the West in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine could quickly disintegrate if the Republicans win next week’s midterm elections. Collectively, Ukraine’s allies have pledged more than $93 billion in military, economic and humanitarian aid, with the United States providing the lion’s share. But after comments by Kevin McCarthy that the Republican-controlled House of Representatives would not continue issuing a blanche check to Ukraine, officials in both Kyiv and Western Europe began to question whether Ukraine could continue to reckon with the United States. writes Liz Sly. in the Washington Post.

It is noted that money sent by Congress outside of America must pass through the competent committee (Appropriations Committee) House of Representatives. “McCarthy (like Kevin McCarthy, House Republican leader) hints Republican-controlled House of Representatives may oppose increased aid to Ukraine,” was the title of an article published a few days ago in the Washington Post.

On the other hand, of course, even if the Republicans decide to cut aid to Ukraine, the Democrat Joe Biden administration can continue to support Kyiv militarily until the end of 2023 through the 2022 Lend-Lease Act (ironically, it was Lend-Lease). legislative model that allowed the Americans to provide military support to the Soviet Union against Hitler during World War II).

According to Gzero, Washington Post.