Oil Politics: US Imports Russian Oil - Strategic Move or Policy Paradox?

The United States imported $749,500 worth of Russian-origin crude oil in November 2023, marking the first transaction since the ban on Russian energy imports was implemented in April 2022. This move raises questions about the US's adherence to its sanctions policy and its implications on global allies.
The US, in November 2023, made a strategic pivot by importing $749,500 worth of crude oil from Russia, a move that has not been witnessed since the sweeping sanctions imposed in April 2022.