The European Union finally commits to weaning itself off of Russian oil, but what took so long and what will the effect be on Russia's war-making capabilities?

As the war in Ukraine rages into its fourth month, there is intense fighting underway in the eastern part of the country as Russia looks to extend its land grab. And even with international sanctions aimed at Russia that have been described as some of the toughest ever initiated in the modern era, the Kremlin continues to sell oil and gas that helps to bankroll its war effort in Ukraine.

Well the European Union has taken a big step against Vladimir Putin over the war in Ukraine ... It's agreed to ban most imports of Russian oil. The EU is aiming to cut off 90-percent of Russian oil imports by year's end. Europe is the world's biggest buyer of Russian energy.

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