Ukrainian officials are warning Republicans who may soon take control in Congress: Defeating Russia means providing not just weapons, but more money for Ukraine’s economy as well.

Ukrainian leaders believe that, despite dissident notes from some on the far right, a fully or partially GOP-led Congress won’t skimp on giving Kyiv military aid. In fact, Ukraine expects “even more robust” weapons packages if Republicans are in charge, said Daniel Vajdich, a lobbyist in touch with Ukrainian officials.

The Ukrainians are more concerned about Republicans paring back future economic aid to their country. The United States already has given billions of dollars in such assistance to Kyiv — but more funds will be crucial in the coming months and years, especially if Russia continues to damage Ukraine’s power plants and other critical infrastructure.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his aides know “there may be some different challenges than existed before” in a post-midterm world, Vajdich said. “There’s a recognition in Kyiv that they’re going to have to work with Republicans to help them understand that support for Ukraine can’t just be about guns.” That means money to erase Ukraine’s budget deficit, and to underwrite the energy sector and other civil services such as schools.

It’s a message lawmakers are hearing directly from Ukrainian officials and through their representatives in Washington.

Vajdich’s comments offer a glimpse of the Ukrainian leadership’s political strategizing as Republicans and Democrats trade barbs ahead of the Nov. 8 midterms. It suggests the government in Kyiv expects aid discussions with Washington will become more complex as the Washington-Kyiv partnership deepens, forcing American politicians to convince voters of the continued need to support Ukraine since Russia’s February invasion.