White House "US Considering Measures to Reduce Consumption of Russian Oil"

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[Asia Economy New York=Special Correspondent Joselgina] On the 2nd (local time), the U.S. administration under Joe Biden announced that it is considering measures to reduce consumption of Russian oil as part of sanctions against Russia for invading Ukraine.

Dalip Singh, Deputy National Security Advisor at the White House, said in an interview with CNN on the same day, "We are exploring ways to reduce U.S. consumption of Russian oil while maintaining global energy supply."

Earlier, the Biden administration also unveiled additional sanctions against Russia, including export controls targeting Russian refineries.

First, Russian refineries, which are a key source of support for the Russian military, were designated as sanction targets. The plan is to restrict the export of technology necessary to support Russia's long-term refining capacity through export controls on crude oil and gas extraction equipment.

Along with this, 22 Russian defense-related institutions will also be sanctioned. Manufacturers of fighter jets, infantry fighting vehicles, electronic warfare systems, missiles, and unmanned aerial vehicles were included on the list. Additionally, organizations supporting the militaries of Russia and Belarus will also be designated as sanction targets.

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