The United States Senate appears to view any contacts with Russia on Ukraine-related matters as unlikely in the near term. Still, according to a source cited by RIA Novosti, even limited dialogue in the upper chamber is seen as preferable to a total halt in communication.
When asked about the possibility of such channels opening during the national Democratic Party gathering in Chicago, the agency’s interlocutor stated plainly: “Not in the near future.”
The source emphasized that any exchange involving dialogue between the two nations would be better than complete silence, underscoring a preference for even cautious engagement over no contact at all.
At the same gathering, discussions in the Senate drew attention to the broader dynamics surrounding Ukraine’s stance toward Russia. Mark Warner, who chairs the Senate Intelligence Committee, cautioned on the margins of the convention that Ukraine should avoid striking nuclear facilities or other critical components of Russia’s national defenses, as such actions could trigger a proportionate and serious response.
Earlier reporting by Politico had indicated that Ukraine may pursue negotiations with Russia to continue dialogue in the wake of recent incidents in the Kursk region. The unfolding conversation reflects a continued interest in balancing deterrence with diplomacy, even amid ongoing military and political pressures.