President Biden delivers remarks on new sanctions on Russia | USA Today

President Joe Biden will announce a ban on the U.S. import of Russian energy in the latest effort to ratchet up sanctions over Russias invasion of Ukraine, a source familiar with the announcement told USA TODAY.

The White House updated Biden's schedule Tuesday morning to include remarks announcing "actions to continue to hold Russia accountable for its unprovoked and unjustified war on Ukraine."

The source, who spoke to USA TODAY on condition of anonymity, said the speech would focus on the forthcoming ban on Russian oil, liquefied natural gas and coal.

Gas prices have already soared since the war began.

But pressure has been building in Congress for the administration to take this step.

While the U.S. has closely coordinated with allies in imposing sanctions, it would be more difficult for European countries to ban imports because of its greater dependence on Russian oil and gas. Only the U.S. will impose the ban but European allies were consulted on the decision, according to the source.

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[richyp]

Mr. Biden, does this mean you're going to stop flying to your vacation home in Delaware every chance you get? Will you be suffering with us?

[christinehenry]

We were energy independent. Your administration ended it, Biden.

[IdealUser]

A smart leader would have ramped up domestic oil production and restarted the pipeline before imposing sanctions on oil imports.

[braylenthegoanimatork]

Won’t tolerate inflation on gas prices??? ITS ALREADY HAPPENING

[sambush]

He’s actually turned into an SNL character!

[michaelangelo]

We all need to do our part he says! Does this mean him and his family are giving the bribe money back to Ukraine oligarchs?

[modmyfirestick]

He is such a liar. Gaslighting. I call on Him and Hunter to give back Ukraine's money to their people so they can fight this war themselves.

[djokerchanel]

Bravo RUSSIA WE LOVE YOU.... from Jakarta INDONESIA 🇮🇩🇮🇩🇮🇩❤️❤️🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺

[yasiryou]

Lols they thought Russia is bluffing about military action, i think its all the fault of US forcing European countries to join NATO to weaken Russia to achieve personal goals.. I think we all should understand this…

[janineshaner]

Get ready for $10/gal for gas! Thank god we don't have mean tweets lol!

[ednasmith]

*GOVERNMENT INTERVENTION ON OIL OR NOT, THE ECONOMY WILL STILL HIT YOU HARD, IF YOU DON'T HAVE YOUR PERSONAL INCOMES*

[johnkennedy]

Because of the economic crisis and the rate of unemployment, now is the best time to invest and make money 💯

[wolfwalker]

Biden, I know ya have memory problems but what were you thinking picking a war with Russia ( by supporting Ukraine's admission into NATO) when they are the one's you're bargaining with as they represent Iran in the Iran nuclear armament negotiations. (Iran refuses to talk to the US directly and they go thru Russia) DAHHH?

[majorcynic]

Biden: "Whew, now I can blame Putin for my ridiculous decisions and actions."

[kimberlymkart]

Dang, did you see Biden's eyes light up when he started talking about the value of those yachts? It's like he actually woke up for a second at the thought of hundreds of millions of dollars. I might have to go back and pause and zoom in and see if I can see saliva dripping down his chin.

[sergiacevedo]

These high prices are breaking my home and family ...😔

[deborahac]

Open our pipeline and help the hard working Americans who agree with the decision to stop purchasing oil from Russia!!!!

[justinemasters]

I'll sum it up in a Readers Digest LIE, LIE LIE LIE, LIE, LIE, LIE LIE LIE, LIE, LIE, LIE LIE LIE, LIE, LIE, LIE LIE LIE, LIE ! " - " And that's no joke!"

[scrubbwhite]

Some of the "Cost" to America should include a reduction of Green policies.

[theknightspalace]

Lmaoooo🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣so let me understand, you're now going to beg a country for gas, one that was once labeled a threat to democracy...😭😭😭😅😭