Russia to emerge from Ukraine conflict weaker, senior Pentagon official says

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Russia will emerge from the battle in Ukraine weaker and extra remoted, a senior Pentagon official stated on Thursday.

“I believe with a excessive diploma of certainty that Russia will emerge from Ukraine weaker than it went into the battle. Militarily weaker, economically weaker, politically and geopolitically weaker, and extra remoted,” stated Beneath Secretary of Protection for Coverage Colin Kahl.

Khal additionally stated an upcoming Pentagon protection technique doc would declare Russia an “acute risk.” However Russia can not pose a long-term system problem to america, not like China, he stated.

(Reporting by Phil Stewart and Idrees Ali; Modifying by Christian Schmollinger)