President Biden is set to announce a U.S. ban on the import of Russian oil because of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The ban would mark a divergence in U.S. sanctions from those of its allies and partners, most of whom rely on Russian oil imports.
Tuesday, March 8: Watch Live: Biden to announce U.S. ban on Russian oil imports
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