The year 2026 could be crucial for Ukraine due to a number of international events that will directly impact the security, political and economic situation. This refers to elections in key partner countries, financial decisions by the EU, and a possible revival of peace talks regarding the war. This was reported by MP Yaroslav Zheleznyak on the YouTube channel “Iron MP”.
International events of 2026: elections in the USA and Europe
One of the key events will be the midterm elections to the US Congress scheduled for November 3, 2026. Americans will elect all members of the House of Representatives and one-third of the Senate. According to current polls, Democrats have a chance to take control of both chambers, which could significantly affect the policies of the Donald Trump administration and further support for Ukraine.
Another important vote will be the parliamentary elections in Hungary in the spring of 2026. The Fidesz party led by Viktor Orban risks losing power. According to independent polls, the opposition party “Tisa”, led by Peter Madyar, is in the lead. This is critical for Ukraine, as Budapest's position directly affects the pace of European integration and the opening of negotiation clusters with the EU.
Events of 2026 for Ukraine: EU funds and peace talks
In 2026, the implementation of the European Union's decision to finance Ukraine with 90 billion euros for 2026-2027 will continue. At the same time, the question of the mechanism for using frozen Russian assets remains open, requiring separate legal decisions and agreements in European institutions.
A separate block of events will relate to peace talks. It is expected that 2026 will be marked by active diplomatic contacts around the peace plan previously presented by President Volodymyr Zelensky. Numerous meetings and consultations involving the USA, EU, and Russia, as well as possible summits with global leaders, are likely to take place.
Overall, as analysts note, the year 2026 will be eventful, which could open new opportunities for Ukraine, as well as create additional challenges on the international stage.
Previously, Yaroslav Zheleznyak presented the top 5 high-profile NABU investigations in 2025.