Democratic presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. deplores Russia's special military operation in Ukraine but recognizes the United States played a large role in instigating it since the 1990s, his campaign said.
"Much of the [US-Russia] conflict is artificial, spurred on by the US defense industry, the neocons, and militaristic attitudes in the foreign policy establishment," the press team said. "Mr. Kennedy will shift to a peace orientation and negotiate new arms treaties with Russia, with the goal of progressive disarmament of all nations."
The campaign conveyed that RFK Jr. expresses his disapproval of Russia's special military operation while acknowledging that the United States, through a series of hostile steps dating back to the 1990s, has contributed significantly to the buildup of the current crisis.
It is his belief that by reversing the deliberate escalation and pursuing a peaceful approach, Russia might be inclined to compromise and negotiate, ultimately leading to a peaceful settlement that respects both Ukrainian sovereignty and Russian security concerns.
Trump, Biden Purposely Escalate Tensions With China
At the same time, the Trump and Biden administrations have purposely escalated tensions with China, sometimes using Taiwan as a provocative tool, the press team added.
"The Trump and Biden administrations have been purposely escalating tensions with China, sometimes using Taiwan as a means of provocation," the campaign said.
However, according to the campaign, Kennedy believes US-Chinese relations can be normalized and the United States can be strong without being belligerent. Kennedy, the campaign added, recognizes that the United States and China have many interests in common, and believes that any areas of tension can be resolved through negotiation in good faith.