Ahead of Ending Talks, Russia Tells Trump: "Play Mediator Regardless of Vote Results"

As the Democratic Party secured control of both the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives in the midterm elections, Kremlin Spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated on the 4th (local time), addressing U.S. President Donald Trump, "We sincerely hope that he will continue his peace-keeping efforts."

During an interview with local media outlet Life on the same day, Peskov said, "President Trump is continuing to carry out his term," making the remarks.

He stated that he expects President Trump to maintain his role as a mediator regardless of the voting results or changes in the political landscape of the U.S. Congress.

When asked about the possibility of the U.S. Congress blocking President Trump's diplomatic moves, he said, "U.S. elections and their outcomes are an internal matter."

Russia and Ukraine are set to resume trilateral talks for ending the war, mediated by the United States, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, for two days starting from the 10th.

President Trump recently criticized Ukraine's airstrikes targeting Russian oil refineries and announced a temporary waiver of relevant sanctions to allow the U.S. to import Russian diesel.

He has also continued contacts with Russian President Vladimir Putin while pressing Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for a peace agreement.

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