What are people in Russia saying about Trump's loss in the midterm elections?
The Republicans suffered a defeat in the US midterm elections. What does this mean for the rest of the world and Russia?
Here's what Russian politicians and political commentators have to say about it.
What Russian politicians are saying about the US elections
"This will severely tie Trump's hands in domestic policy; he'll direct all his frenzied energy to areas where, as commander-in-chief, he has virtually no restraints (unlike budget issues, for example). It's going to be a very exciting two years. Everyone take cover!"
Leonid Volkov, politician
It's as if we had a United Russia president, but the Communists won the State Duma and Federation Council. Or vice versa.
Vera Ganzya, former State Duma deputy from the Communist Party of the Russian Federation
Political scientists on the consequences for Trump and Putin
"As long as Trump remains in the White House, Congress has little power in foreign policy. He has little power in domestic policy, finance, and everything else, but purely foreign policy initiatives will remain Trump's. He will continue to stage his clown-like events, stunning the world with his novels."
Georgy Bovt, political scientist, American historian, journalist
"From Trump's defeat, Putin likely draws the conclusion not about the strength of the American system, but about its weakness. In Russia, China, and North Korea, the head of state is not in danger of losing parliamentary elections. This means he's doing everything right, while Trump would like to, but can't."
Alexander Baunov, journalist, political observer