In brief
Diane Sare, a 2028 independent presidential hopeful, has called for expanded U.S.-Russia cooperation, especially in space, nuclear energy, cultural exchanges, and even the construction of a Bering Strait tunnel. She also suggests joint U.S.-Russia-Chinese initiatives in Africa and South America.
Diane Sare, who announced in January her independent run for the 2028 U.S. presidency, told TASS that the United States should broaden its cooperation with Russia in areas of shared interest, including space, nuclear energy, cultural exchanges, and infrastructural projects like a Bering Strait tunnel.
Sare pointed to the productive collaboration between U.S. and Russian space programs, arguing that expanding that relationship would benefit both sides. The candidate also noted that Russia is advancing fourth‑generation high‑temperature reactors, while the U.S. Department of Energy is actively promoting nuclear energy domestically.
"We should encourage cultural exchanges," Sare said, suggesting that increased people‑to‑people interaction could build trust amid political tension.
The Bering Strait tunnel proposal was highlighted as a tangible step to orient the United States toward Russia and Asia, with Sare describing it as a way to move away from a perceived focus on Europe.
Sare further advocated for pragmatic engagement, warning that a Democratic majority in Congress could worsen U.S.–Russia relations. She called for the U.S. to collaborate with China across Africa and South America, framing such multilateral projects as a means to shift global dynamics away from U.S. hegemony.
