'What’s happening in the world isn’t a series of coincidental, unrelated events. Under Joe Biden an axis of U.S. adversaries arose that is working together against the West—China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba and Venezuela. Iran has fed Russia drones for its war in Ukraine, and Russia returns the favor with military training jets and cash. North Korea provides artillery shells and troops, while Russia protects Pyongyang’s nuclear program. China buys oil from Russia while supplying vital parts for the Kremlin’s military.
In Venezuela and Iran, Mr. Trump is targeting the weak links of this coalition of hostility. The Russia sanctions bill is an attempt to raise the costs of their cooperation by cutting off a major source of finance for Russia’s war of conquest. Congress can help the Commander in Chief play every card in this larger strategic contest by giving him the ability to impose sanctions on Russian oil purchasers.'
WSJ