U.S. bans imports of Russian oil, U.K. follows suit

International Center/Reported by Shi Yuyun

U.S. President Joe Biden announced a ban on Russian oil and other energy imports, and Britain followed suit. (Schematic / taken from the Pixabay library)

Russia invaded Ukraine in an all-round way, causing many civilian deaths and injuries. Many countries called for sanctions against Russia. US President Biden officially announced a ban on the import of Russian oil, natural gas and other energy sources to punish Russia for aggression. The British government subsequently followed suit and banned imports from Russia. oil.

After close consultation with allies, Biden announced a ban on Russian oil, gas and energy imports to the United States. This is another powerful blow by the American people to the war machine of Russian President Vladimir Putin, but this decision is not for the United States. There is no cost, and Biden also warned that oil prices may rise again, “defending freedom has its price.”

Biden stressed that he could understand why some European allies could not join in sanctions, but “aggression has cost everyone.”

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has caused international oil prices to continue to soar, hitting the highest level since 2008. The latest US sanctions ban, international oil prices are expected to continue to rise.

The United Kingdom also announced that it will gradually stop imports of Russian oil and petroleum products by the end of this year, and hold accountable for Russia’s unreasonable waging war against Ukraine. This is the latest sanctions imposed by the United Kingdom and the United States against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

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