US Senate Unanimously Bans Imports of Energy Resources from Russia

The US Senate has unanimously approved depriving Russia of its preferential trade status and banning the import of Russian oil. This is reported by the New York Times.

The upper chamber of the US Congress has endorsed a bill that prohibits the importation of any energy resources from Russia, according to the US Senate website. The vote was unanimous, with all 100 senators from both parties supporting the ban. The document now awaits the signature of President Joe Biden.