President Biden bans Russian oil imports President Biden is banning U.S. imports of Russian oil: the latest move to punish Moscow for its war on Ukraine. Gasoline prices are spiking. National President Biden bans Russian oil imports President Biden bans Russian

Russian President Vladimir Putin will ban certain commodity and raw material exports, according to a decree from Moscow on Tuesday, The Wall Street Journal reported. The Russian cabinet will determine what specific commodities will be included in the ban,

Biden announces US ban on Russian oil imports The president has been under pressure from both Democrats and Republicans to go forward with a ban.

Politicians have no shortage of purported solutions to a global energy crisis that’s causing Americans to wince at the pump — but the painful reality, experts say, is neither President Biden nor Congress can do much about it. Russia’s war with Ukraine stoked

US President Joe Biden announces a ban on US imports of Russian oil and gas, March 8, 2022, from the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington, DC. Jim Watson | AFP | Getty Images President Joe Biden on Tuesday announced the U.S. will ban imports of

Joe Manchin’s advice to Joe Biden: ‘Go back to the policies that we’ve had before.’ NRPLUS MEMBER ARTICLE ‘T oday I’m announcing the United States is targeting the main artery of Russia’s economy,” President Biden said at the White House on Tuesday. “We’re

Before the invasion, Russian oil and gas made up more than a third of its government revenues. Global energy prices have surged after the invasion and have continued to rise despite coordinated releases of strategic reserves, making Russian exports even more

The opinions expressed by columnists are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Townhall.com. One of the most overlooked and underappreciated aspects of Donald Trump’s presidency was the monumental increase in domestic oil and natural gas

“Many of our European allies and partners may not be in a position to join us,” he said, but added that allies “remain united in our purpose” to inflict pain on Russia’s war effort. That includes efforts by the European Union to lessen its dependence on Russian

NPR economics correspondent Scott Horsley suggested that rising gas prices actually do not have a major impact on most American households. On Tuesday, he spoke with the NPR Politics Podcast to explain the recent announcement from President Biden to ban

New York (CNN Business) The US average price of gas now stands at a record $4.17 a gallon. But gas for less than $4 a gallon can still be found at tens of thousands of service stations across much of the country. The data show that there's a wide range of

Following bipartisan calls for the United States to reject Russian oil after Putin invaded Ukraine, President Biden announced Tuesday morning that the U.S. would ban all imports of Russian oil, gas and energy. The president faced strong criticism from Republicans

Politics in play amid high gas prices, Ukraine war U.S. President Joe Biden is risking a political hit by punishing Vladimir Putin’s country for the war in Ukraine by banning imports of Russian oil and natural gas. US gas prices are already shattering records

Sen. Durbin on how high gas prices will spike due to Russian oil ban “we can’t tell” - says asking Iran/Venezuela to pump more oil is a deal with the devil “what is worse? Putin's slaughter of innocent Ukrainians every single day or doing business with the

The president announced the ban in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and warned that the action could result in higher prices for Americans at the gas pump. WASHINGTON — President Biden said Tuesday that the United States was punishing Russia for a

The leaders of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates would not come to the phone when President Biden tried to call them to discuss boosting oil exports to offset price hikes linked to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, according to a report. Saudi Crown Prince

Biden: 'Ukraine will never be a victory for Putin' President Joe Biden declared Ukraine "will never be a victory for Putin." He made the comments while announcing the US will ban all Russian oil imports. Biden said Putin "may be able to take a city, but he'll

As gas prices hit an all-time high this week, MSNBC parroted White House talking points lecturing Americans to buy more electric cars. On "Katy Tur Reports" Tuesday, Roben Farzad, a public radio host and NPR and MSNBC contributor, suggested this crisis was

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting with the head of the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs Alexander Shokhin in Moscow, Russia March 2, 2022. The European Union announced Tuesday it will reduce its purchases of Russian gas by

President Joe Biden shrugged at high gas prices on Tuesday, just hours after promising Americans he would do whatever it took to lower them. “Can’t do much right now,” he told reporters when asked about the spike in gas prices. “Russia is responsible.” Biden

New York (CNN Business) As the world barrels into Year Three of the pandemic, Americans are entering a new phase or economic anxiety — an inescapable reality that shouts out at them in big bold numbers on countless signs dotting the nation's roadsides. Record

On Tuesday, President Biden announced new efforts to ban Russian oil imports following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Unfortunately, many Americans are expected to face even higher gas prices for these sanctions. Ahead of Republican criticism, many media outlets

Gas prices, which have been steadily rising for weeks as the conflict in Ukraine has escalated, hit a record in the United States on Tuesday. The average price of a gallon of regular gasoline reached $4.173 on Tuesday, according to AAA, surpassing the previous

Gas prices in the United States now are the highest in history, with increases jumping by the day. We reported the highest prices on record on Monday, now it’s higher still, with the average nationally at $4.17 From Daily Mail: On Tuesday, regular gasoline

The average price for gasoline in the US is hitting a record $4.17 per gallon as the U.S. bans Russian oil imports after its invasion of Ukraine The average price of gasoline in the U.S. hit a record $4.17 per gallon Tuesday as the country banned Russian oil

On Tuesday’s broadcast of MSNBC’s “Jose Diaz-Balart Reports,” Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Sen. Robert Menendez (D-NJ) reacted to the Biden administration reportedly looking to increase oil imports from Venezuela by stating that there is no need

The U.S. has banned imports of Russian oil, President Joe Biden announced Tuesday, in a major escalation of economic sanctions intended to punish Russian President Vladimir Putin for his war in Ukraine. Oil had been omitted from earlier sanctions to shield

Canada’s National Post on Monday found leftist Prime Minister Justin Trudeau awkwardly trying to upsell Canadian fossil fuels to countries that have decided to boycott Russian oil, while at the same time insisting Canada remains committed to its “green energy”

President Joe Biden announced Tuesday that the U.S. will ban imports of Russian oil and other energy products, but will not be joined in doing so by many European allies and partners. The move is expected to trigger sharply higher gasoline and other energy

President Biden wants to blame rising inflation on Vladimir Putin. But it was his own policies, long before the Ukraine crisis, that are to blame. First, the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted the global supply chain in general and the supply of electronic chips

(CNN) President Joe Biden on Tuesday is expected to ban Russian oil, natural gas and coal imports to the US, according to three sources familiar with the decision. The US will make the move unilaterally, without its European allies, due to disagreement among

A former Keystone XL pipeline worker said the energy industry "tried to warn" President Biden against policies hindering U.S. oil and gas production – policies the worker said have caused the country's growing energy crisis. "We tried to warn this administration

President Biden is expected to announce on Tuesday that the U.S. will ban the importing of Russian oil, liquefied natural gas and coal, broadening the economic sanctions leveled against Moscow over its war in Ukraine, an administration official said. The decision

While speaking to reporters on Tuesday, Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) reacted to the Biden administration reportedly looking to increase energy imports from Iran and Venezuela by calling for a return to prior energy production policies to boost domestic energy production. CNN

President Joe Biden will announce as early as Tuesday that the U.S. will ban imports of Russian oil, a source told ABC News Chief White House Correspondent Cecilia Vega. The White House said Tuesday morning that Biden has added a 10:45 a.m. event to his schedule

Gas at $15 per gallon? No problem, says liberal comedian Stephen Colbert. After mocking refusing to buy Russian oil because the U.S. can get it “from the good guys — Saudi Arabia,” the talk-show host noted that embargoing Russia will have an impact. “Today,

President Joe Biden speaks about the February jobs report during an event at the White House complex March 4, 2022 in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images) Win McNamee via Getty Images WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has decided to ban

Rising gas prices pose a fresh election year challenge for President Joe Biden. He's balancing concerns about costs at the pump in the U.S. against calls from both parties to step up penalties on Russian President Vladimir Putin following his invasion of Ukraine. In

Washington (CNN) President Joe Biden's urgent global search for help shutting off Russia's oil revenues is leading, in some instances, to regimes he once sought to isolate or avoid. Biden administration officials traveled to Venezuela over the weekend for

Stocks ended lower after another day of yo-yoing between gains and losses after crude oil prices rose anew as the U.S. banned imports from Russia. The price of nickel surged so much that trading for the metal was shut on Tuesday as the economic fallout from

London (CNN Business) Europe could slash its consumption of Russian natural gas this year as it prepares to break with its biggest energy supplier over the war in Ukraine. EU officials are due to unveil plans Tuesday that would "substantially reduce" the region's

President Biden on Tuesday said that he “can’t do much” about gas prices that are surging past all-time highs after he signed an executive order to ban Russian oil imports. “Do you have a message for the American people on gas prices?” a reporter asked Biden

LONDON (AP) — Energy giant Shell said Tuesday that it will stop buying Russian oil and natural gas and shut down its service stations, aviation fuels and other operations in the country amid international pressure for companies to sever ties over the invasion

NEWS AND OPINION: The Republican Party has become downright nimble when it comes to the gas price crisis. Americans of every political persuasion are intensely interested in the escalating price of gasoline and its dire effect on their wallets. Republicans

Pipes at the landfall facilities of the 'Nord Stream 2' gas pipline are pictured in Lubmin, northern Germany, on Feb. 15, 2022. NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 29: A man checks his phone in an Apple retail store in Grand Central Terminal, January 29, 2019 in New York

President Joe Biden announces new actions against Russia for its war in Ukraine during remarks in the Roosevelt Room at the White House in Washington, D.C., March 8, 2022. (Kevin Lamarque/Reuters) President Biden conceded that his administration is not able

A week after a chorus of Western executives from Exxon Mobil, BP, Shell and other companies denounced Moscow’s violent onslaught in Ukraine and pledged to pull their companies out of Russian ventures, it appears the turbulence for Russia’s energy industry has

President Biden and White House officials are engaging in a rhetorical sleight-of-hand to defend the administration's record on domestic oil production. The Biden administration has repeatedly touted the fact that oil production in Biden's first year in

LONDON -- Energy giant Shell said Tuesday that it will stop buying Russian oil and natural gas and shut down its service stations, aviation fuels and other operations in the country amid international pressure for companies to sever ties over the invasion of

An Arkansas congressman said President Biden's decision to ban Russian oil is "undermined" by the administration’s "flirting" with buying the black gold from Iran and Venezuela. Rep. Rick Crawford, R-Ark., took aim at the Biden administration over reports

Gasoline prices surge to a national record, with prices topping $4.17 gallon Enlarge this image toggle caption Scott Olson/Getty Images Scott Olson/Getty Images U.S. gasoline prices set a new national record on Tuesday as global crude prices have surged following

Republican Congressman Chip Roy blasted both Democrats and Republicans in a floor speech pointing out that both parties have it wrong when it comes to spending and argued that banning Russian oil imports is pointless if the Biden administration doesn’t open

President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela signaled on Monday a willingness to increase his country’s oil production if Russian supplies are shut out of the international market, as he described a meeting with American officials over the weekend as “respectful,

The Biden administration will not ask Americans to avoid travel amid soaring gas prices that are expected to go even higher after President Biden imposed a ban on Russian energy. White House press secretary Jen Psaki told reporters aboard Air Force One that

Democrats took turns taking swipes at President Biden for seeking new oil imports in countries led by dictators now that the U.S. put the kibosh on Russian oil imports. Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney, New York Democrat and chairman of the Democratic Congressional

10 SHARES 780 VIEWS Share Tweet Whatsapp Reddit Print Mail President Joe Biden used the announcement of an eventual full ban on Russian energy imports to lie to the American people … again. Biden told you “there would be costs” for this ban” informing you

We’re in the middle of crushing inflation with rising gas prices, skyrocketing higher because of the instability with the war by Russia on Ukraine. In response on Tuesday, Joe Biden gave a speech about cutting off Russian oil that was full of lies. Cutting

President Biden's ban on Russian oil was a "political decision" after it became "a news cycle problem for him," Rep. Brian Mast told Fox News. Biden said Tuesday that he was banning imports of Russian oil and natural gas in response to the superpower’s invasion

Shell, one of the world’s largest oil and gas corporations, apologized for buying petroleum products from Russia and announced it would immediately cancel all future transactions. The London-based corporation will immediately stop buying Russian crude oil,

Joe Biden is having one helluva historic presidency, and if it continues to go the way it has the first 13 months, he is going to make Jimmy Carter look competent by a country mile. 81 million voters my… The Biden Bunch has decided that the reason for rising

Drivers in California can expect to pay $8 per gallon for gas in many areas, according to an expert who says that the current spike in prices is unlikely to ease in the near future. SFGate.com reported Tuesday: California’s average price rose above $5 a gallon

President Joe Biden said his administration hasn’t prevented domestic energy production, even after more than a year of pushing policies designed to phase out fossil fuels. “It is simply not true that my administration or policies are holding back domestic

House Republican Conference Chairwoman Elise Stefanik of New York and her GOP colleagues blasted the congresswoman’s Democratic leadership counterpart over his recent comments on high gas prices not coming up during House Democrat caucus meetings. House

Actor George Takei took to Twitter on Friday to tell Americans that they “can endure higher prices for food and gas” if it means retaliating against Russian President Vladimir Putin. The actor went on to call the raising prices “a patriotic donation.” “Americans:

On Tuesday’s broadcast of MSNBC’s “Andrea Mitchell Reports,” Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) reacted to President Joe Biden’s ban on U.S. imports of Russian oil and gas by stating that Congress should monitor the profits of oil companies and “profit margins should

Critics slammed late night host Stephen Colbert Tuesday for downplaying the effect rising gas prices have had on Americans, saying he was "willing" to pay $4 a gallon for gas. "Today the average gas price in America hit an all-time record high over $4 per

The U.S. trade deficit continued to grow in January as the import-export gap widened to a record high, The Wall Street Journal reported. The trade deficit reached $89.7 billion in January, up $7.7 billion from December 2021’s $82 billion figure, the Census

On Tuesday’s broadcast of “CNN Newsroom,” White House National Economic Council Director Brian Deese argued that the situation in Ukraine underscores the need for “true energy independence, and that’s about reducing our dependence on fossil fuels.” And that

Former President Donald Trump criticized Europe on Tuesday for not joining the United States in boycotting Russian oil and gas. "Most of Europe won't go along with the United States in boycotting Russian oil and gas," Trump said in a statement. "As usual the

The last few days have been a whirlwind for normal Americans as gas and energy prices have skyrocketed. Some of that is due to the invasion of Ukraine by Russia. Most of the price increases occurred prior to that point, though, with gas going up over a dollar

Colombian President Iván Duque expressed discomfort on Monday with the Biden administration’s outreach to Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro, whose gas President Joe Biden reportedly covets to alleviate shortages due to the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Duque essentially

FIRST ON FOX: A group of Texas Democrats Tuesday called on President Biden to do more to unleash domestic energy production in the United States in the face of rising gas prices and reliance on foreign countries for energy. Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas,

President Biden on Tuesday said it is "not true" that his administration is holding back domestic energy production, while warning that the United States’ ban of Russian oil imports will "cost" American families, as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine continues. Biden

House Democrats will move forward with bipartisan legislation to ban Russian energy imports as soon as Tuesday, despite President Biden already announcing a nearly identical embargo. Lawmakers were still finalizing the bill text when Mr. Biden announced sanctions

Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., blasted the Biden administration for talks aimed at a deal to allow Venezuela to sell its oil on the international market. President Joe Biden has decided to ban Russian oil imports as a result of the invasion of Ukraine, The Associated

FOX Business host David Asman fact-checked President Biden Tuesday, saying it is "incorrect" to say gas prices have spiked solely because of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Asman joined "The Faulkner Focus" after Biden spoke at the White House announcing

Should the United States throw a lifeline to the worst tyrant in the Western hemisphere in order to undermine an even worse tyrant in Europe? NRPLUS MEMBER ARTICLE T he Biden administration has announced that it will ban imports of Russian oil and natural

President Joe Biden adamantly condemned calls for loosening restrictions on domestic energy prices on Tuesday, arguing it would not help lower gas prices. “Loosening environmental regulations or pulling back clean energy investment won’t — let me expand. Won’t.

President Biden on Tuesday announced a ban on the importation of Russian oil and natural gas in an effort to ramp up economic pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin for invading Ukraine. “This is a step we are taking to inflict further pain on Putin,

Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton weighed in on the ban on Russian oil imports that President Biden announced Tuesday, saying the next step is to make sure European allies do the same. On "The Faulkner Focus" Tuesday, Cotton harshly criticized Biden's decision

During a Tuesday appearance on FNC’s “Fox & Friends,” Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) railed against the Biden administration and Democrats for the record-high gas prices around the United States. Jordan blamed the administration’s “stupid policy decisions” for the

Former President Donald Trump released a statement on Tuesday reacting to the news that the national average price of gas has reached an all-time high under Democrat President Joe Biden. “BREAKING NEWS,” the 45th President said in all caps. “HIGHEST GAS PRICES

The U.S. trade deficit soared to a new record high in January as the U.S. imported more oil and autos and inflation pushed up the price of goods while exports declined. The trade deficit climbed 9.4 percent in January to $89.7 billion, breaking the $81.9 billion

Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) told reporters on Tuesday that American energy should compensate for President Joe Biden’s largely symbolic ban of Russian energy exports. “We can produce more than enough oil to make up for whatever it is we buy from Russia,” Rubio

The average U.S. gas price surged to an all-time high Tuesday and prices were expected to keep rising as President Joe Biden moved toward banning Russian oil imports. The average cost of a retail gallon of gasoline hit $4.173, according to the American Automobile

This is a rush transcript from "Hannity," March 7, 2022. This copy may not be in its final form and may be updated. SEAN HANNITY, FOX NEWS HOST: All right. And, Tucker, thank you. Welcome to HANNITY. And again, we begin with a FOX News alert tonight. New

As the energy crisis ramps up, Texas Sen. Ted Cruz, like many of us, is fuming over the fact that this doesn’t have to be happening in the first place. During a Fox News Digital interview on Tuesday, Cruz laid down some hard facts about the Biden administration,

Let Them Eat Lithium. Left-wing CBS late-night host Stephen Colbert, who boasts a reported personal net worth of approximately $75 million, professes to being entirely untroubled by soaring U.S. gas prices, admitting he takes comfort in the fact he drives a

391 VIEWS Share Tweet Whatsapp Reddit Print Mail President Joe Biden told reporters Tuesday that the United States will ban all Russian energy imports including oil, natural gas, and coal. “This is a step we are taking to inflict further pain on Putin,” Biden

President Joe Biden announced his decision to ban oil imports from Russia at the White House on Tuesday, just days after his administration argued against the idea. “We will not be part of subsidizing Putin’s war,” Biden said, painting the decision as a moral

EXCLUSIVE: The Republican Study Committee (RSC) Tuesday unveiled new legislation to block the United States from purchasing oil products from Iran, arguing the Biden administration needs to focus on boosting domestic energy supplies rather than funding terrorist

President Biden’s decision to ban Russian oil imports has the support of a vast majority of the American public. Mr. Biden moved Tuesday to impose the ban a day after Quinnipiac University released a national poll showing that 7 in 10 Americans would “support

This is a rush transcript from "Special Report," March 7, 2022. This copy may not be in its final form and may be updated. BRET BAIER, FOX NEWS CHANNEL ANCHOR: Let's bring in our panel, FOX News senior political analyst Brit Hume, Mara Liasson, national

Texas Senator Ted Cruz , a Republican, torched the Biden administration for their "war on energy," saying they would "rather fund terrorism" over American energy independence. Cruz told Fox News Digital on Tuesday that President Biden and his administration

Shell is abandoning its Russian oil and gas resources and will close all its service outlets there, the British energy giant announced Tuesday. The move makes it one of the first major Western oil companies to abandon Russia entirely due to its invasion of

10 SHARES 762 VIEWS Share Tweet Whatsapp Reddit Print Mail As the United States and the United Kingdom announce bans on Russian energy products, Russia is considering a ban of its own. “We have every right to take a matching decision and impose an embargo

Are you ready to pay even more for gas than the extremely high prices you are currently paying? That’s what’s about to happen now that the Biden administration has finally made its move on Russian oil. Per multiple sources, the White House has flip-flopped

The national average price of gas on Tuesday jumped 11 cents in one day, surpassing 2008’s former record high of $4.103 per gallon. The new record high, set Tuesday, is $4.173, according to AAA. Tuesday’s record high is seven cents more costly than 2008’s

Neal Crabtree was laid off from his position working on the Keystone XL pipeline. He’s now warning that the U.S. is in for "deep trouble" if President Biden’s energy policies continue to inhibit pipeline construction. President Biden’s move to cancel the

European nations face a major energy crisis after Moscow said imposing sanctions on Russian oil would see them cutting off Russian gas to the continent in retaliation — a potential disaster for several EU states. Europe’s addiction to Russian energy has come

Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, slammed President Biden on "Fox & Friends" Tuesday for being "afraid" to stand up to Democrats on increasing U.S. energy production as gas prices skyrocket amid the Russia-Ukraine war. GAS PRICES FUELING COMING DEMOCRATIC BLOODBATH

President Joe Biden has decided to ban Russian oil imports, toughening the toll on Russia's economy in retaliation for its invasion of Ukraine, according to a person familiar with the matter. The move follows pleas by Ukrainian President Volodmyr Zelenskyy

455 VIEWS Share Tweet Whatsapp Reddit Print Mail Linking arms with the United States, the United Kingdom will reportedly ban all imports of Russian oil. The ban will be phased in over several months and will not apply to natural gas. The U.S. ban is expected

When he travels to Texas Tuesday, President Biden will be greeted with near-record gas prices as the Russia-Ukraine war stretches into a thirteenth day. Before he leaves Washington for Fort Worth, Biden is expected to announce a ban on Russian oil imports

The U.S. trade deficit widened to a record high in January amid a surge in imports, potentially setting up trade to remain a drag on economic growth in the first quarter. The Commerce Department said on Tuesday that the trade deficit jumped 9.4% to an all-time

Russia is threatening to cut Germany and Europe off from its natural gas supply if the western nations ban its oil exports, the BBC reported Tuesday. According to the report, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak warned that banning Russian oil exports

748 VIEWS Share Tweet Whatsapp Reddit Print Mail The Biden administration will announce a ban on Russian oil imports Tuesday in response to further Russian aggression in Ukraine. An official announcement is scheduled for later this morning. President Biden

President Biden will announce a ban on Russian energy imports Tuesday after a bipartisan coalition in Congress threatened to force his hand to punish Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine. Biden was expected to formally announce the restrictions in a 10:45 a.m. address

Oil prices jumped higher on Tuesday morning after news organizations reported that the Biden administration is poised to ban U.S. imports of Russian energy. The ban will cover Russian oil, liquefied natural gas, and coal, according to a Bloomberg news report

On Monday’s broadcast of CNBC’s “Squawk Box,” Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) criticized the Biden administration for reportedly looking to boost energy production in Iran and Venezuela and stated that doing so would make the authoritarian Maduro regime and Iran’s dangerous

President Joe Biden has decided to ban Russian oil imports, toughening the toll on Russia’s economy in retaliation for its invasion of Ukraine, according to a person familiar with the matter. The move follows pleas by Ukrainian President Volodmyr Zelenskyy

Sen. Angus King said Tuesday that people are willing to feel an even greater pinch at the pump as long as they know the financial hit will help the people of Ukraine. “Nobody likes the high gas prices,” Mr. King, Maine independent, said on MSNBC’s “Morning

Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., slammed the Biden administration for its energy policy as the White House faces growing calls to ban Russian oil imports. Fitzpatrick, who returned from a trip to the Ukraine border, joined "Fox & Friends" on Tuesday arguing

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Biden has decided to ban Russian oil imports, toughening the toll on Russia’s economy in retaliation for its invasion of Ukraine, according to a person familiar with the matter. The move follows pleas by Ukrainian President Volodymyr

Russia is threatening to cut Germany and Europe off from its natural gas supply if the western nations ban its oil exports, the BBC reported Tuesday. According to the report, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak warned that banning Russian oil exports

An oil tank truck fills the pumps at a Shell petrol station in Sao Paulo, Brazil, May 31, 2019. (Nacho Doce/Reuters) Shell announced Tuesday it would immediately stop purchasing Russian crude oil and would shutter its service stations in the country in response

A worker turns a valve at UdmurtNeft’s Gremikhinskoye oil field east of Izhevsk, Russia, in 2007. (Sergei Karpukhin/Reuters) The Biden administration is expected to announce a ban of Russian oil imports as early as Tuesday, according to several reports. The

Former California Governor Jerry Brown urged the U.S. not to expand domestic oil and gas production to help in the crisis triggered by the ongoing Russian war because climate change is like a war that will kill people over a long period of time. Brown, who

LONDON (AP) — Energy giant Shell said Tuesday that it will stop buying Russian oil and natural gas and shut down its service stations, aviation fuels and other operations in the country amid international pressure for companies to sever ties over the invasion

President Biden and congressional Democrats who have championed green energy policies while calling to shift away from domestic oil drilling are facing an uphill battle ahead of the midterm elections, as gas prices continue to climb from near-record highs

The U.S. will be acting alone, but in close consultation with European allies, who are more dependent on Russian energy supplies. European nations have said they plan to reduce their reliance on Russia for their energy needs, but filling the void without crippling

Editor's note: This page recaps the news from Ukraine on Monday, March 7. Follow here for the latest updates and news from Tuesday, March 8, as Russia's invasion continues. A third round of talks between Russia and Ukraine ended Monday without any significant

The leader of the U.S. intelligence community said Russian President Vladimir Putin likely expected a quick military victory and not the high level of resistance to Russia's military invasion of Ukraine but that the Kremlin may still “escalate” and end up “doubling

Ukraine’s ambassador to the United Nations gave Russian diplomats some unsolicited mental health advice in response to their latest wild claim. The Russian embassy in London on Monday tweeted that Russia, which attacked Ukraine, is actually attempting to stop

The U.S. estimates that between 2,000 and 4,000 Russian troops have been killed so far in the country’s war in Ukraine, Defense Intelligence Agency Director Scott Berrier testified at Congress’ annual worldwide threats hearing Tuesday. According to Axios,

Top U.S. intelligence agency officials on Tuesday offered a sobering assessment of Russian President Vladimir Putin's objectives in Ukraine, and how the invasion could affect the safety and security of the United States. "The [Intelligence Community], as you

US intelligence officials in January assessed that Russia did "not want a direct conflict with U.S. forces," but instead, sought "U.S. recognition" of its "claimed sphere of influence" over much of the former Soviet Union. The Office of the Director of National

(CNN) The Ukrainian defense ministry has claimed that a Russian general was killed in battle near Ukraine's second-largest city, Kharkiv. The short statement on Monday offered no proof of the death of Maj. Gen. Vitaly Gerasimov, and gave no details of when

CIA Director Bill Burns said on Tuesday that Russian President Vladimir Putin "has no political end game to the Russian invasion of Ukraine in the face of fierce resistance from Ukrainians." Burns, during testimony before the House Select Intelligence Committee

What the war in Syria tells about Russia's use of humanitarian corridors Enlarge this image toggle caption AP AP BEIRUT — As more Ukrainian towns and cities come under siege, concern is mounting for millions of civilians in the crossfire. Russia has announced

Russian President Vladimir Putin is unlikely to be deterred by his army’s setbacks so far in the invasion of Ukraine and is likely to “escalate” the conflict, the top-ranking US intelligence official told a House panel on Tuesday.​ So far, the Russian attack

A third round of talks between Russia and Ukraine ended Monday without any significant breakthroughs, although Ukrainian officials said there were slight shifts on safe passages for civilians attempting to flee to war-torn country. Mykhailo Podolyak, an adviser

U.S. intelligence officials said Tuesday that the nuclear threat from Russia is likely "increasing" as the invasion of Ukraine continues for a second week. The assertion came Tuesday as the House Intelligence Committee convened a hearing on "worldwide threats." In

Russian President Vladimir Putin has maintained roughly 95% of his combat force in Ukraine as fighting continues, a senior defense official confirmed Tuesday. U.S. defense officials believe that Putin has pushed roughly all the 150,000-strong combat force

"There have been tyrants and murderers [throughout history], and for a time they seem invincible, but in the end, they always fall. Think of it – always." -- Mahatma Gandhi Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine began nearly two weeks ago on Feb. 24, people

Top U.S. intelligence officials warned Tuesday that Russian President Vladimir Putin is frustrated that his invasion of Ukraine is not going as planned, and that the coming weeks will get "ugly" as he takes an even more aggressive approach to try and take

Russian nuclear forces have not moved to an unusually heightened state of alert despite the recent public announcement by Russian President Vladimir Putin that the country’s massive nuclear arsenal was being readied for use, Director of National Intelligence

After the Russian Armed Forces on Monday announced a cease-fire in several Ukrainian cities, civilians in Sumy were able to successfully evacuate through a Russian corridor. Corridors set up to help evacuate Ukrainians in other cities like Mariupol and Irpin

Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick said Russian President Vladimir Putin's appetite to reconstitute the former Soviet Union and his advanced age are two significant factors in his invasion of Ukraine. "Two things about Vladimir Putin: He's got a significant appetite

One of the most unexpected reactions to Vladimir Putin’s ruthless invasion of Ukraine has been the muscular response of a West supposedly in decline. Previously both Europe and the United States were indifferent in their responses to the successful Russian

Florida Senate passes a controversial schools bill labeled 'Don't Say Gay' by critics Enlarge this image toggle caption Phelan M. Ebenhack/AP Phelan M. Ebenhack/AP Florida's Senate passed a bill on Tuesday with a measure aimed at limiting discussions of sexual

Legacy media outlets are using a misleading phrase to refer to a Florida parental rights bill that blocks teachers from discussing sexuality with kindergarteners. Numerous corporate media outlets, including NPR, CNN, The Washington Post, Time, NBC News and

Washington (CNN) Lawmakers in Florida gave final approval Tuesday to a bill that would ban certain instruction about sexual orientation and gender identity in the classroom, sending the controversial bill to the desk of Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis, who has

Virginia houses of worship may still be subject to government authority after state Democrats rejected a bill that would’ve provided some protection from executive orders. Democrats in the commonwealth's Senate blocked the GOP-backed bill, which would have

Disney employees furious the company won't denounce Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' bill Enlarge this image toggle caption Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP Disney employees are showing their outrage over the entertainment company's decision

U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona on Tuesday appeared to threaten Florida with civil rights action, continuing to push the false narrative that the Sunshine State’s HB 1557 is “targeting vulnerable gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and intersex

Florida Senate to vote on measure that critics dubbed 'Don't Say Gay' bill Florida's Senate is preparing to pass a bill that bans any discussion of sexual orientation in schools from kindergarten through third grade. Republican supporters say it's about parental

Media outlets are repeating a liberal talking point while reporting on the HB 1557 education reform bill being passed in Florida. A GOP-backed bill garnered national attention for being derided by progressives as being anti-LGBTQ with accusations that the

The 40-Year-Old Virgin director Judd Apatow has joined the leftist pressure campaign against The Walt Disney Co., shaming CEO Bob Chapek for his decision to refrain from commenting on Florida’s “Parental Rights in Education” bill that would ban the teaching

Democrats and members of the establishment media are falsely claiming that the parental rights bill, passed by the Florida Senate on Tuesday, is “homophobic” and “reprehensible” in nature, despite the fact that it simply states that classroom discussions on

A local Florida NBC reporter is being mocked for tweeting out his own roasting by Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis over criticism of the so-called "Don't Say Gay" bill that prohibits discussion about sexual orientation and gender identity in schools for

Virginia Democrats have blocked a bill that would protect houses of worship from excess government intervention such as COVID-19 mandates and shutdown orders. The GOP-backed bill, which was derailed in a state Senate committee this week, would have curbed

As the COVID-19 pandemic recedes, Republicans in the Virginia House of Delegates narrowly passed a bill to protect churches, synagogues, mosques, and other religious bodies from any "rule, regulation, or order" from the governor or another government agency,

DETROIT — McDonald’s said Tuesday it is temporarily closing all of its 850 restaurants in Russia in response to the country’s invasion of Ukraine. The burger giant said it will continue paying its 62,000 employees in Russia “who have poured their heart and

DETROIT (AP) — McDonald’s said Tuesday it is temporarily closing all of its 850 restaurants in Russia in response to the country’s invasion of Ukraine. The burger giant said it will continue paying its 62,000 employees in Russia “who have poured their heart

Despite big companies like Apple, Exxon, Ford, Disney, and Visa ordering a suspension of their businesses in Russia as a result of the Ukraine invasion, other major firms won't stop their operations inside Russia. Here's a list of some of the key companies

Major global companies, including PepsiCo and McDonald’s, are under growing pressure to quit doing business in Russia as Vladimir Putin continues his country’s war on Ukraine. Apple halted sales in Russia, Nike and Ikea closed their stores in the country,

Despite big companies like Apple, Exxon, Ford, Disney and Visa ordering a suspension of their businesses in Russia as a result of the Ukraine invasion, other major firms won’t stop their operations inside Russia. Here’s a list of some of the key companies

Three premature babies have been safely transported from Ukraine to Poland as the Russia-Ukraine war continues. Project DYNAMO, an American civilian and ally rescue nonprofit based in Tampa, launched a mission that successfully evacuated twin baby boys and

Photos from the ground in Ukraine and other European nations show Ukrainians’ continued struggles to escape to safety, while those who have chosen to stay bury loved ones who have died while fighting Russia’s ongoing invasion. The U.N. human rights office

Secretary of State Antony Blinken reacted to the Russian foreign minister's call for his country and the U.S. to return to the Cold War-like state of "peaceful coexistence" by claiming the Kremlin is making a "mockery" of that concept with its war effort

[WARNING: Adult Language] Ukraine’s parliament member Alexey Goncharenko said Monday on NewsMax TV’s “Eric Bolling The Balance” that his country will not surrender to Russian President Vladimir Putin. Goncharenko said, “I want to say some bad words. Blank

A federal jury began deliberating in the case against a Texas man whose trial is the first for the hundreds of people charged in the riot at the U.S. Capitol last year WASHINGTON -- A federal jury began deliberating on Tuesday in the case against a Texas man

A Texas man was convicted on Tuesday of storming the U.S. Capitol with a holstered handgun, a milestone victory for federal prosecutors in the first trial among hundreds of cases arising from last year’s riot. A jury also convicted Guy Wesley Reffitt of interfering

A Texas man was convicted on Tuesday of storming the U.S. Capitol with a holstered handgun, a milestone victory for federal prosecutors in the first trial among hundreds of cases arising from last year’s riot. A jury also convicted Guy Wesley Reffitt of interfering

Despite saying just last week that sending major offensive weapons like fighter jets to Ukraine would be tantamount to “joining [the] conflict” and that NATO was not at war with Russia, the Polish government has now confirmed it has made its entire fleet of

A bipartisan group of lawmakers urged President Biden on Tuesday to work with NATO allies to provide Ukraine additional aircraft to "defend and secure its skies," amid calls from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to create a no-fly zone over the country

A troubled U.S. plan to send Soviet-era fighter jets via a transit in Poland to Ukraine is still being debated in the Biden administration, NBC reported Tuesday, just days after the possibility was flatly rejected as “fake news” by the Polish government. The

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has pleaded with U.S. leaders and NATO to impose a no-fly zone over his country as it continues warring with Russia, setting off a debate about the consequences such a move would have. "If there were a no-fly zone,

Senator Angus King (I-ME) said Monday on CNN’s “Anderson Cooper 360” that NATO implementing a no-fly zone over Ukraine would be “dangerous” because the Russian would see it as an escalation and potentially use nuclear weapons in response. King said, “I think

FBI agents arrested Henry "Enrique" Tarrio, former national chairman of extremist group the Proud Boys, in a dawn raid Tuesday in Florida on conspiracy charges in relation to the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. Tarrio, who will make his initial

Proud Boys former chairman Henry “Enrique” Tarrio wasn’t there when the riot erupted on Jan. 6, 2021. Police had arrested Tarrio in Washington two days before the riot and charged him with vandalizing a Black Lives Matter banner at a historic Black church during