The mid-term elections in the U.S. Congress, taking place on Tuesday, are critical for the future of the presidency of Democrat Barack Obama, as well as extremely important in terms of decision-making about military support of Ukraine.

According Cenzor.net with reference to UKRINFORM about how such a scenario might affect the participation of States in resolving the conflict in the East of Ukraine, as well as deterring aggression of Russia, told the Executive Director of the Center for us-Ukrainian relations Vladimir Zaritsky.

He noted that according to political analysts, the Republicans who control the House of representatives, can obtain a majority in the Senate, for which lacks only six votes. And it can significantly alter the balance of power between the legislative and Executive branches of government in the United States, affecting primarily on American foreign policy, including in Europe.

"Republicans will likely are able to win over Democrats in the U.S. Senate after the election on November 4. This can help create a majority in Congress, which will put pressure on President Obama to Ukraine received weapons from America," he said.
He added that we now have many on Capitol hill is no doubt how the Armed forces of Ukraine need modern weapons. "Imagine if, for example, the Ukrainian soldiers who heroically defending the airport in Donetsk, will receive the American heavy machine guns, anti-tank complexes, and military equipment. How will the situation change in the confrontation with Russia in General," said Zaritsky.
At the same time, he said, if the Republicans would gain control in the Senate, it is likely that may change and the heads of several key committees of the upper house of Congress. It comes to the committees on armed services and foreign relations that the issue of Ukraine's support can make a serious change.
"The Kremlin leadership must be very careful, because it had already reached the limit, when Russia becomes vulnerable on three areas is economic sanctions, oil price, as well as the possibility of providing American weapons for Ukraine", - said Zaritsky.
Moreover, he noted, despite the elections, the position of the Republicans and Democrats in Congress on the need for a tough response to President Putin's behavior is becoming more consolidated. "First, they (members of Congress. - Ed.) may require from the White house to Ukraine was given a weapon, and secondly, to provide for the sale of oil from the strategic reserve, which is now overcrowded," explained Zaritsky. In addition, according to him, the sharp increase in oil supplies from other powerful sources, primarily from Saudi Arabia and Iran can do to reduce the price of oil to $ 60. Under these conditions, the Russian economy will experience a complete collapse within six months, the expert believes.
"If Putin will not stop, the next step may be off Russian banks from the international SWIFT system (interbank transfer systems information and making payments. - Ed.)", - added Zaritsky. In this regard, he confirmed that "the ruling circles of the Republicans about this go private conversations". When the Russians at one point will not be able to use your Bank cards, this will create serious problems for so weakened economic situation in the country, said the expert.
In conclusion, he expressed the belief that if Republicans take control of both houses of the us Congress, it can have dire consequences for the tops of the Kremlin. "Putin should seriously think about their next steps, because Washington's position in relation to the issue of arms of Ukraine and limitations of Russian aggression, most likely, will not remain the way it is now," concluded Zaritsky.
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