London: Britain also bans oil imports from Russia. The move comes after the US imposed a ban. Britain has welcomed the US move to reduce its dependence on Russia for oil. It is reported that Britain will announce the ban soon after detailed discussions on the current situation. It is reported that Britain is also planning to form a task force as part of its efforts to find alternative suppliers to Russia.
U.S. President Joe Biden has announced that he has banned the import of natural gas and oil from Russia. There are reports that Biden was under pressure to impose sanctions on oil. The United States decided to ban oil imports amid disagreements.