Biden announces US ban on Russian oil, energy imports over Ukraine invasion
TRT World says US President Joe Biden has banned Russian oil and other energy imports, mounting pressure on Russia’s economy in retaliation for its invasion of Ukraine.
“That means Russian oil will no longer be acceptable at US ports and the American people will deal another powerful blow to (President Vladimir) Putin,” Biden said at the White House on Tuesday.
Biden acknowledged that the move — seen as his administration’s most far-reaching action yet to punish Moscow’s invasion — will bring costs to Americans, particularly at the gas pump.
Biden said the decision was taken in “close consultation” with allies, and added that both Democrats and Republicans backed the move.
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