US Congress examines refusal of Russian oil, is preparing to approve help of Ukraine for $ 10 billion

Speaker of the House of Representatives of the US Congress Nancy Pelosi on Sunday stated that the Chamber “studies” the legislation on the prohibition of imports of Russian oil, and Congress intends to approve the help of Ukraine in the amount of 10 billion dollars. This reports Reuters.

“Currently, the House of Representatives is studying harsh legislation, which isolates Russia even more from the global economy,” said Pelosi.

Our bill prohibits the import of Russian oil and energy products to the United States, cancels normal trading relations with Russia and Belarus and will take the first step to deprive Russia access to the World Trade Organization, “she explained.

Also Pelosi reported that Congress intends this week to approve the help of Ukraine in the amount of $ 10 billion

“The Administration of Byyden requested humanitarian, military and economic assistance to Ukraine in the amount of $ 10 billion. Congress intends this week to make emergency funding within the framework of our comprehensive government financing legislation,” says the speaker letter.