The Kremlin has responded to the midterm election defeat suffered by Donald Trump's party, expressing hope that the President will continue his current course.
Kremlin responds to midterm results
Vladimir Putin's spokesperson, Dmitry Peskov, commented on the outcome, as reported by Interfax. Peskov said: "President Trump continues to exercise his powers, and we sincerely hope that he will continue his peacekeeping efforts."
Context of the statement
The remarks come after the Republicans were dealt a significant blow during the midterm elections. Trump and Putin met last summer, according to the report.
Further details are expected to follow.
