World leaders hope for reset after US midterms

After Donald Trump and the Republicans suffered a major midterm defeat, Democrats took control of both the Senate and the House, giving them power to block legislation and delay appointments. German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul and EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas hope the new Congress will support peace initiatives and Ukraine. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said the result could improve ties with Washington, while the Kremlin expressed hope that Trump would continue his peacemaking efforts. Spain’s Pedro Sanchez called the result evidence of a weakening far right, and UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham urged unity on the cost of living.