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Wadephul voices Ukraine optimism as Kremlin looks to Trump

CityNews' international roundup adds German and Russian responses to the congressional shift, alongside reactions from Britain, France and Iran.

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Germany's foreign minister sees grounds for optimism about Ukraine in a changed Congress. The Kremlin, meanwhile, is still looking to Donald Trump. Those contrasting responses give CityNews' report a diplomatic focus beyond the Democratic election celebrations.

In Alessandra Carneiro's roundup, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul expresses hope for more congressional discussion and potential bipartisan support for Ukraine after Democrats gained control of both chambers. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov emphasizes that Trump remains president and says Russia is counting on his continued peacemaking efforts. Neither statement announces a policy change; they set out what each government hopes will follow.

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham notes that Trump has accepted the results and calls for attention to the cost of living. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot highlights what he describes as record turnout among young Americans during remarks to France's parliament.

The report also shows anti-American demonstrations in Tehran, where Mayor Alireza Zakani addresses a rally as the election results arrive.

The video drew roughly 116,000 views since yesterday. Alongside this international roundup, CityNews has published a separate report asking Toronto residents how they view the result south of the border.