Did Ukraine just lose the war? As polls opened in the US earlier this week, Ukrainians 6,000 miles away waited for millions of distant voters to decide their future. Some say the outcome looks bleak.
Putin set to gain from America’s vote
Conflicted: A Kremlin spokesman told The Independent that Russia has "no illusions" about the new Republican president, adding that the US remains an "unfriendly" country directly involved in the war against Russia. Glossary
Derisively - Showing ridicule or a lack of respect.