Russia to emerge from Ukraine conflict "weaker": Pentagon
"I think with a high degree of certainty that Russia will emerge from Ukraine weaker than it went into the conflict. Militarily weaker, economically weaker, politically and geopolitically weaker, and more isolated," Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Colin Kahl said in a statement.
- World
- Reuters
- Published Date: 09:31 | 25 March 2022
- Modified Date: 11:09 | 25 March 2022
Russia will emerge from the conflict in Ukraine weaker and more isolated, a senior Pentagon official said on Thursday.
"I think with a high degree of certainty that Russia will emerge from Ukraine weaker than it went into the conflict. Militarily weaker, economically weaker, politically and geopolitically weaker, and more isolated," said Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Colin Kahl.
Khal also said an upcoming Pentagon defense strategy document would declare Russia an "acute threat." But Russia cannot pose a long-term system challenge to the United States, unlike China, he said.
- Russia using 'old methods of warfare,' Ukraine intel chief says
- Turkish police arrest Daesh/ISIS terrorist wanted by Interpol
- IEA approves third term for chief pushing clean energy
- Macron dismisses Putin demand for gas payments in rubles
- Biden thanks US troops in Poland, praises 'guts' shown by Ukrainians