Their presence is meant to deter Russian expansion. Russia is showing no signs of withdrawal from its invasion of Ukraine. The Pentagon has deployed some 12,000 troops to…
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President Biden Bans Russian Energy
Says the U.S. will not subsidize “Putin’s war.” From the White House on Tuesday, President Joe Biden announced that the U.S. is banning all oil, gas, and energy…
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Congress Considering Russian Oil Import Ban
Speaker Pelosi said the move would isolate Russia from global economy. Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi said that the chamber is “exploring” legislation that would…
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Secretary Blinken Meets with Top Ukrainian Diplomat
Meanwhile, top official of the EU asks China to mediate between Russia and Ukraine. At a Ukrainian town on the Polish border, Secretary of State Antony Blinken and…
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Department of Commerce Restricts Russian Oil Sector
Identifies 91 entities connected to Russian oil refinement. The Department of Commerce announced on Friday that it would be implementing new regulations against Russia, this time against its…
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Proposed Legislation Would Ban Russian Oil Imports
Representative Mike Turner of Ohio said this is about U.S. allies. Senators Joe Manchin of West Virginia and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska introduced legislation calling for a declaration…
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President Biden Considering Sanctions Against India
Months of stalling to address Russia may result in consequences. The United States has been urging India to take a stronger position against Russia’s aggression towards Ukraine, but…
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Pentagon Affirms Assistance for Ukraine
Russian foreign minister says WWIII would be nuclear. Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby announced that security assistance packages would be coming to the aid for Ukraine to help…
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U.S. and Allies Release 60 Million Oil Barrels from Reserves
Covers deficiencies from cutting off the Russian oil trade. The White House and the International Energy Agency (IEA) announced on Tuesday that they would be dipping into global…
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State Department Removes Diplomats from Belarus
Also allows diplomats to leave Russia voluntarily. The State Department announced on Monday that they are suspending operations at the U.S. Embassy in Minsk, Belarus. They have also…
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