FORT WORTH, Texas — President Joe Biden ordered a ban on oil and gas imports from Russia on Tuesday to step up pressure over the Ukraine war, before heading to Fort Worth to meet with veterans and promote health care for those exposed to toxic fumes during overseas deployments.
“Americans have rallied to support the Ukrainian people and made it clear we will not be part of subsidizing Putin’s war. ... This is a time when we have to do our part,” he declared as he announced the embargo.
On the tarmac in Fort Worth, he acknowledged that gas prices have spiked and that the import ban will affect world markets and push prices up further, adding, “Can’t do much right now. ... Russia is responsible.”
