Russia calls U.S-led West 'blackmailer'; Warns against threatening China with sanctions | Watch

Russia has lambasted the U.S.-led West for 'blackmailing' its ally. Vladimir Putin's administration has slammed Washington's 'coercive plot" against China amid ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Moscow's 'blackmailer' charge against the West comes days after reports of U.S. plans to implement new sanctions on Russia's close ally, China. Washington has reportedly 'sounded out allies seeking support' over sanctions on China if Beijing provides military aid to Russia for its war in Ukraine. China has denied 'false' American claims, saying 'it is Washington, not Beijing, that is constantly shipping weapons to Ukraine's battlefield.