“Ban it”: US House speaker supports halting Russian oil imports
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Amid the escalating war in Ukraine, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said she supports banning Russian oil imports to the U.S., a hefty nod that could strengthen President Joe Biden's hand as global allies seek to isolate Russian President Vladimir Putin's regime. Biden has been reluctant to curb Russian oil shipments to the U.S. Or slap on energy sanctions in ways that would reduce supply as gas prices at the pump are already climbing for Americans.