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Russia will emerge weaker and more isolated from the conflict in Ukraine, a senior Pentagon spokesman said.

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"I think Russia is likely to come out weaker than the conflict in Ukraine. Weaker militarily, economically, politically and geopolitically. Weaker and more isolated," said Deputy Defense Minister Colin. Cal.

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Kal said Russia would describe Russia as an "acute threat" in a Pentagon document on defense strategy.

However, Russia cannot be a systemic rival of the United States in the long run, unlike China, Cal said.

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