Merkel: Eastern Ukraine Elections Were Illegal

The video covers the US midterm elections where Republicans gained control of the Senate and Congress, impacting the remainder of President Obama's term. It also discusses German Chancellor Angela Merkel's view on the illegality of elections in Ukraine's rebel-held regions and her stance on maintaining sanctions against Russia. Additionally, the video addresses the decline in crude oil prices, with WTI and Brent trading at low levels due to increased supply and market speculation.

What did Merkel say about economic sanctions on Russia?

What trend was observed in crude oil prices according to the text?