The U.S. suspended normal trade relations with Russia and banned Russian energy imports on Friday after President Biden signed both bills into law.
The big picture: The move accompanies Biden's executive order last month, which bans the import of Russian oil, liquefied natural gas and coal to the United States.
Now if Putie will take the hint and play nice. Of course he is one of Trumps buddies, so most likely that won't happen.
I don't think Putin is one of Trump's buddies. It is more like Trump is one of Putin's sycophants. Putin just loves how easily he was able to manipulate Trump.