In brief
Diane Sare, running as an independent in the 2028 US presidential race, argued that the United States should expand collaboration with Russia after the 2026 mid‑term elections. She highlighted opportunities in joint nuclear research, space exploration, and cultural exchange, and floated a Bering Strait tunnel to enhance North‑American connectivity. Sare also called for joint US‑Russia‑China initiatives on Africa and South America, framing them as avenues for sustainable development.
Diane Sare, an independent candidate who announced her presidential run in January 2027, told TASS that the United States should broaden cooperation with Russia following the results of the 2026 mid‑term congressional elections. Sare said that a Democratic majority could further complicate US‑Russia relations, but also noted 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 warned that the anti‑Russian sentiment within the Democratic Party could harm bilateral engagement, putting climate‑friendly collaboration at risk if left unaddressed.
Building on this tone, Sare emphasized the productive history of US‑Russian space cooperation. She claimed that launch‑vehicle exchanges, joint satellite missions, and research on radiation shielding had already proved beneficial for both nations’ space programs. The potential to expand these efforts, she argued, would not only deepen scientific knowledge but also bolster satellite‑based climate monitoring and early‑warning systems for extreme weather events.
"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," said Sare.
In a similar vein, Sare brought nuclear energy to the forefront of her proposed bilateral agenda. She pointed to the U.S. Department of Energy’s increased support for nuclear research and to Russia’s rapid development of fourth‑generation high‑temperature reactors. Sare suggested that joint research under the two countries’ nuclear regimes could accelerate the creation of clean, high‑output reactors with lower waste production, thereby reducing greenhouse‑gas emissions from power generation.
Sare also advocated for a cultural exchange program that would foster dialogue on environmental challenges. According to the interview, she sees cultural immersion as a platform for sharing best practices on climate policy, renewable deployment, and sustainable agriculture. This exchange, she believes, would create a foundation of mutual trust needed for technological collaboration in other sectors.
Turning to infrastructure, Sare floated the idea of constructing a tunnel beneath the Bering Strait. The proposal, she claimed, would “usefully orient the United States toward Russia and Asia, away from the backward European economies.” While the project’s primary focus is to improve trade routes and reduce transportation emissions between North America and the Russian Far East, it would also bring together two nations’ engineering expertise on low‑carbon tunnel construction and ventilation systems.
Finally, Sare called for expanded US‑Russia‑China cooperation on Africa and South America. She argued that “collaborating with Russia and China on the development of Africa and South America” would open the door to joint projects in renewable energy, forest conservation, and sustainable agriculture. Her remarks suggest a vision of a global alliance that coordinates research, technology transfer, and investment in climate‑resilient infrastructure across all three continents.
While Sare’s proposals do not yet have formal policy backing, they illustrate how diplomatic channels can intersect with environmental technology. The convergence of nuclear research, space‑based monitoring, and infrastructure development could offer a multifaceted approach to addressing climate change. Yet the success of such initiatives would hinge on the political will of all parties, a fact she acknowledges implicitly when discussing the current state of US‑Russia relations.
