Biden is preparing a "farewell" sanctions package targeting the export of Russian oil.

The aim of the sanctions is to strike at the so-called "shadow fleet" of international vessels transporting Russian oil to countries that are not aligned with the West's sanctions policy. Another goal of the upcoming sanctions is to exert pressure on Russian oil exporters who have so far remained unaffected by the sanctions. This involves revoking the licenses that allow banks to process Russian energy transactions, sources told the publication.

If the sanctions work as intended, the Biden administration will leave a significant legacy for President-elect Trump by Inauguration Day, writes the Washington Post.

A serious move against Russia before leaving the presidency will bolster Biden's claims that he united Western allies for a decisive response to the invasion of Ukraine in 2022, the publication notes.