# Trump appears serious about economic normalization with Russia, US expert says

https://mins.news/en/item/108719

- TASS, 2026-10-21 00:22 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://tass.com/economy/2204989

> Former US Army officer David Pyne told TASS that Trump appears to be seriously considering normalizing economic and trade ties with Russia before the Ukraine conflict is settled. Pyne said the peace process is gaining momentum but remains difficult while Zelensky stays in power and blocks a negotiated settlement.

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