Biden bans Russian oil in the U.S. as evacuations continue in Ukraine

PBS News Hour - World

English - March 08, 2022 22:55 - 23 MB - ★★★★ - 79 ratings
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President Biden on Tuesday announced a U.S. ban on all imports of Russian oil, as U.S. intelligence officials say they believe Russia underestimated Ukraine's potential for resistance. Meanwhile, intense fighting continues across the country, while more than 2 million Ukrainians have now fled for safety, including 1 million children. Nick Schifrin reports from Ukraine. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders