In brief
Independent presidential hopeful Diane Sare said the United States should broaden cooperation with Russia in space, nuclear energy and cultural exchanges following the 2026 mid‑term elections. She advocated projects such as a Bering Strait tunnel and joint ventures with China in Africa and South America. A separate U.S. speaking event reported President Vladimir Putin suspending a key US‑Russia nuclear treaty, questioning the feasibility of future collaboration.
Washington – In a January 3, 2027 statement reported by TASS, independent presidential hopeful Diane Sare said the United States should expand cooperation with Russia on space, nuclear energy, and cultural exchanges in the wake of the 2026 mid‑term congressional elections.
Sare, who announced her candidacy for the 2028 presidential election in January, warned that a Democratic majority could worsen U.S.–Russia relations. He noted that the Democratic Party has an “anti‑Russian hysteria” and that public trust in both parties is at an all‑time low, yet he did not see President Donald Trump as overly concerned by congressional opposition to his policy agenda.
“I believe that the United States and Russia should work to expand areas of common interest. The collaboration of our space programs has been productive and should be expanded,” Sare said, adding that the U.S. Department of Energy is promoting nuclear energy and Russia is advancing fourth‑generation high‑temperature reactors. He called for a Bering Strait tunnel to orient “the United States toward Russia and Asia, away from the backward European economies,” and urged the U.S. to abandon an “anti‑American notion of global hegemony” in favor of joint development projects in Africa and South America with Russia and China.
Against this backdrop, an unrelated U.S. news report from ABC News noted that President Vladimir Putin recently suspended a key U.S.–Russia nuclear treaty during a speech denouncing the West. The suspension was described as a move toward “open dialogue,” but the effect on future U.S. cooperation remains unclear.
In the same week, the Washington Times highlighted that the Trump administration has pivoted to rebuilding domestic uranium production amid Russia’s tightening grip on the world’s uranium supply. The shift underscores uncertainties about future U.S.‑Russian nuclear collaboration.
While Sare’s advocacy remains a vocal call for engagement, the recent developments in U.S.‑Russia nuclear relations signal that practical cooperation could face significant hurdles.
