Global leaders weigh in on America's midterm shake-up
Summary
World leaders offered mixed reactions to Democrats’ reported wins in the U.S. midterm elections, which the article says gave them control of both chambers of Congress. Some leaders expressed hope for improved cooperation with Washington, while Russian officials warned that relations could worsen and others questioned whether U.S. political divisions would limit policy changes.Key Facts
- The article says Democrats retook the Senate and won control of the House in Tuesday’s midterm elections.
- Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf praised the results and described them as opposition to war.
- The article reports that Qatar-led regional mediators had sought a U.S.-Iran deal to restart negotiations before the election.
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu favors resuming military action in Iran, while Israel’s recent election left neither bloc with the 61 seats needed to form a government.
- Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez praised voters for rejecting policies he associated with poverty, hate, sexism, climate denial and elite privilege.
- South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said Democratic control of Congress could usher in a new era in world relations and improve cooperation.
- Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said the Democrats’ approach to relations with Russia is extremely negative.
- China’s Foreign Ministry said Beijing hopes to build a constructive relationship with the United States.
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