Biden’s Sanctions On Russia Threaten Trump’s Plans To End Ukraine War

President Joe Biden is drawing sharp criticism for imposing new sanctions on Russia’s oil sector just days before leaving office. Many view this move as an intentional attempt to sabotage President-elect Donald Trump’s commitment to negotiating peace between Russia and Ukraine. The sanctions are expected to push gas prices even higher for American consumers already struggling with inflation.

Biden refused to explain why he waited until the last moments of his presidency to enforce these severe sanctions. He only stated that the measures would severely damage Russia’s economy and limit President Vladimir Putin’s war efforts. Critics argue that Biden’s timing suggests a calculated effort to complicate Trump’s path to resolving the conflict.

The sanctions target Russia’s largest oil companies and more than 180 oil transport vessels, aiming to cut off billions of dollars in monthly revenue used to fund the war in Ukraine. This comes after Biden approved massive military aid to Ukraine and authorized the use of U.S.-supplied weapons in strikes inside Russian territory.

Global oil prices quickly surged more than 3% following news of the sanctions, sparking fears of even higher gas prices for American families. Although Biden downplayed the impact, saying fuel costs would only rise by a few cents per gallon, experts warn that Americans could face much steeper increases at the pump.

President Donald Trump has pledged to bring both Russia and Ukraine to the negotiating table to end the bloodshed. However, Biden’s decision to escalate economic pressure on Russia may make Trump’s efforts much more difficult. The sanctions could entrench U.S. involvement in the conflict and block a swift path to peace.

Many believe Biden’s actions reflect a broader strategy by Democrats and some Republicans to lock the U.S. into deeper foreign entanglements. Rather than allowing Trump to pursue diplomacy, Biden seems determined to prioritize his own foreign policy agenda over America’s economic stability and the possibility of ending the war.