Blinken says White House discussing prospect of a Russian oil ban as pleas increase

Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the U.S. has been talking to its European allies about “the prospect of banning the import of Russian oil.” | Carolyn Kaster, Pool/AP Photo

U.S. leaders showed increasing support for a ban on Russian oil imports on Sunday, indicating what could be a step forward in heeding one of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s pleas, as the invasion of his country continues.

Zelenskyy on Saturday spoke with members of Congress, asking for actions to knee-cap Russia and aid the Ukrainian resistance to Vladimir Putin’s attacks. Though White House leaders initially appeared resistant to one of his major asks — sanctions

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