As Russian economy stuns West, Putin slams US ‘blackmail’ attempt to derail trade with China | Ukraine war

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov accused the Biden administration of trying to force China to end trade ties with Moscow. This comes after US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned about China’s “dual-use” exports to Russia that could face sanctions. As tensions escalate, we take a deeper look at the implications of this diplomatic clash and its impact on the global stage.