Russia Sees U.S. as Weakened by Iran Conflict | US News

New U.S. intelligence reveals Russia sees America as distracted and weakened by its prolonged conflict with Iran, citing depleted Patriot systems and Tomahawk missiles as signs of diminished readiness — a perception that could embolden Moscow to escalate actions against U.S. interests in Europe. Just before CIA Director John Ratcliffe’s rare Moscow visit — his first since 2021 — he met with Russian Foreign Intelligence chief Sergei Naryshkin, warning against escalation, hinting it might push Trump closer to Ukraine’s Zelenskyy. While details remain hazy, this high-stakes intel underscores shifting global power dynamics as the U.S. grapples with resource strain — even as Trump downplays Russian threats to NATO. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e8482220c32de4f2