THE KREMLIN HOPES THE US ELECTION SHAKE - UP WONT SHIFT TRUMP NEGOTIATIONS ON UKRAINE

What happened: The Kremlin said it hopes U.S. midterm election results will not shift President Donald Trump's peace efforts on Ukraine, with another round of trilateral talks planned for Tuesday and Wednesday in Abu Dhabi. Key numbers: Trilateral talks set for Tuesday and Wednesday in Abu Dhabi. Why it matters: Some observers predict Democrats taking Congress in January could mean more support for Ukraine, while Dmitry Medvedev predicted Trump would be less inclined to press Ukraine. Zelenskyy said Ukraine's chances of additional U.S. assistance may grow.

The Kremlin said it hopes U.S. midterm election results will not shift President Donald Trump's peace efforts on Ukraine, with another round of trilateral talks planned for Tuesday and Wednesday in Abu Dhabi.

Some observers predict Democrats taking Congress in January could mean more support for Ukraine, while Dmitry Medvedev predicted Trump would be less inclined to press Ukraine. Zelenskyy said Ukraine's chances of additional U.S. assistance may grow.