Biden Courts Saudi Arabia and Venezuela
Biden is courting Saudi Arabia and Venezuela as he bans Russian energy imports. Here’s what he might be up to. BY TRISTAN BOVE March 9, 2022 10:56 PM GMT+1 Biden bans U.S. imports of Russian oil, leading to higher gas prices MARCH 8, 2022 UP NEXT: The most bizarre stories you’ll find in your inbox Related Articles NEWSLETTERS Biden’s ban on Russian oil imports is a symbolic gesture that won’t cost either side very much March 9, 2022 BY FAMON BARRETT BRIEFING Biden’s ban on Russian imports means $150 per barrel of oil, a $5 gallon of gas or higher March 8, 2022 BY WILL DANIEL
A screenshot of a news article shows Joe Biden speaking in front of American flags and books, with a headline about courting Saudi Arabia and Venezuela while banning Russian energy imports. The joke is the skeptical framing that Biden may be pursuing alternative oil suppliers because the ban on Russian energy could raise gas prices, presenting international diplomacy as a potentially self-interested political move.
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- @eternalclassic / 9918 2022-03-10
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