Joe Biden bans Russian oil imports in ‘powerful blow to Putin’s war machine’
by Joan E Greve in Washington, Edward Helmore in New from US news | The Guardian on (#5WWCZ)
- President says ban has strong bipartisan support in Congress
- Admits European allies may not be in a position to support us'
Joe Biden announced a ban on US imports of Russian oil on Tuesday, the latest effort to cut off foreign revenue as punishment for the invasion of Ukraine.
Today I'm announcing the United States is targeting the main artery of Russia's economy," Biden said at the White House.
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