With election over, Biden eyes parting blow to Putin’s war chest
As the 2022 midterm elections come to a close, President Joe Biden is reportedly eyeing a parting blow to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s war chest. The move is seen as a final act of defiance against Putin, who has been accused of using his country’s vast oil and gas reserves to fund his war efforts in Ukraine.
According to sources close to the White House, Biden is considering imposing a ban on all Russian oil imports to the United States. The move would not only deal a significant blow to Putin’s ability to fund his war efforts but also help to reduce the country’s reliance on foreign oil.
The ban would likely be implemented through an executive order, allowing Biden to bypass Congress and take swift action. The move would also be seen as a significant escalation of the US’s response to Putin’s aggression in Ukraine, which has been met with widespread international condemnation.
The US has already imposed a range of sanctions on Russia in response to its actions in Ukraine, including targeting key individuals and entities. However, the ban on oil imports would be a significant escalation of the US’s response and would likely have a major impact on the global energy market.
It is unclear at this time when the ban would take effect, but sources suggest that it could be implemented as early as next week. The move would be seen as a final act of defiance against Putin before Biden leaves office, and would likely be seen as a significant blow to the Russian president’s ability to fund his war efforts.