# Trump may answer Zelensky’s stance with ‘maximum pressure’ campaign, expert says

https://mins.news/en/item/108713

- TASS, 2026-10-20 23:55 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2204987

> Former US Army officer David Pyne told TASS that Trump is likely to launch a “maximum pressure” campaign against Kyiv in response to Zelensky’s attacks on him. Pyne said Zelensky is alienating Trump and Republicans skeptical of continued aid, and that the White House may cut off remaining US military and intelligence assistance, though the timing is unclear.

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