The Kyiv Independent reports David Arakhamia's claim that the Democratic sweep of the U.S. midterms doubled Ukraine's odds of new financial and military aid, likely in early 2027, though he said Ukraine must first survive what may be the war's hardest winter. The roundup also covers Russian ballistic missiles hitting Kyiv, Trump's earlier aid cuts, Abu Dhabi peace talks, and an investigation into a Zelensky ally over alleged vote-buying.