Russia-Ukraine war: Ukraine says no longer insisting on Nato membership
THE TIMES OF INDIA | Mar 09, 2022, 09:18:30 IST
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Russia-Ukraine war: Ukraine says no longer insisting on Nato membership

President Joe Biden on Tuesday announced a ban on US imports of Russian oil, in the administration's most far-reaching action yet to punish Moscow for invading Ukraine. "We're banning all imports of Russian oil and gas and energy. That means Russian oil will no longer be acceptable at US ports and the American people will deal another powerful blow to (President Vladimir) Putin," Biden said in an address from the White House, adding that the decision was taken "in close consultation" with allies. Stay with TOI for live updates-
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