In brief
After the 2026 U.S. mid‑term elections, Diane Sare, who announced a 2028 presidential bid, urged the United States to broaden cooperation with Russia, citing space and nuclear collaboration and a proposed Bering Strait tunnel. She warned that a Democratic Congress could worsen U.S.–Russia relations amid anti‑Russian sentiment. The call dovetails with recent Russian actions, including a suspension of a key U.S.‑Russia nuclear treaty by President Vladimir Putin.|
WASHINGTON, January 3 — Independent presidential hopeful Diane Sare told TASS that the United States should expand cooperation with Russia on space, nuclear energy, cultural exchanges and other strategic projects after the recent U.S. mid‑term elections.
Sare announced in January that she would run as an independent candidate in the 2028 presidential race, positioning herself as a pragmatic voice amid heightened partisanship. She said the Democratic gains in the 2026 mid‑term race could deepen the anti‑Russian atmosphere within the party.
Diane Sare noted, “At the same time, I have noticed that people are now more open to alternative viewpoints than they were just a few years ago. Public trust in both parties is at an all‑time low.” She added that a Democratic majority might create a “dynamic of anti‑Russian hysteria” that could strain U.S. policy toward its erstwhile rival.
In her interview with TASS Sare stressed that U.S.–Russia collaboration has been productive in space and should be expanded. She urged the two countries to encourage cultural exchanges, pointed to the U.S. Department of Energy’s push on nuclear power, and highlighted Russia’s advances in fourth‑generation high‑temperature reactors as fertile ground for joint projects.
Sare also floated an ambitious Bering Strait tunnel, arguing that it would “usefully orient the United States toward Russia and Asia, away from the backward European economies.” She said the U.S. should move beyond the notion of global hegemony and collaborate with Russia and China on development efforts in Africa and South America.
Her remarks arrive amid recent developments in U.S.–Russia nuclear policy. President Vladimir Putin has announced a suspension of a key U.S.‑Russia nuclear treaty, raising questions about future cooperation. The Trump administration has prioritized nuclear power while the United States has turned its focus inward to rebuild domestic uranium production, according to reports from the Washington Times.
Outside of Russia, U.S. politics remain intertwined with broader geopolitical shifts. An Economic Times article noted that the Trump administration is “looking to woo North Korea” after a mid‑term setback, reflecting the administration’s focus on high‑stakes diplomatic engagement.
For Sare, the call for expanded U.S.–Russia collaboration is rooted in a belief that pragmatic engagement, rather than confrontation, can advance shared interests. She emphasized the need for an “open dialogue” even as tensions persist amid domestic and international pressures.
Her stance appears to be part of a broader debate over how the United States should engage with Russia amid shifting domestic priorities and global realignments. Whether her proposals will influence policy remains to be seen, but her statements add a new voice to the conversation on U.S. foreign strategy in a turbulent era.
