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Trump’s tougher Venezuela stance raises stakes for Maduro and region
U.S.–Venezuela relations have been hostile for years, marked by sanctions, diplomatic isolation, and disputes over Venezuela’s oil sector and governance under President Nicolás Maduro....
Is Russia Preparing to Defend Venezuela From the U.S.?
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Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov expressed "serious concern" over U.S. military escalation in the Caribbean during a call with his Venezuelan counterpart Yvan...
US Seizes Ship Off Coast of Venezuela, Officials Announce
The United States is interdicting and seizing a vessel in international waters off the coast of Venezuela, following President Trump's announcement of a "blockade"...
Rubio Says U.S. Not Worried About Escalation With Russia over Venezuela
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the U.S. is not worried about escalating tensions with Russia in relation to Venezuela, despite the...
Kremlin Issues Warning as U.S. Tightens Venezuela Oil Blockade
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Russia has publicly warned the United States not to make a "fatal mistake" in Venezuela, condemning Washington’s recent blockade of sanctioned oil tankers...
China Voices Support for Venezuela After U.S. Blockade, No Rescue in Sight
China has voiced opposition to what it described as “unilateral bullying” after the United States ordered a blockade of oil tankers entering and leaving...
What Does the U.S. Want in Venezuela? The Strategy Behind the Pressure
Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth will conduct closed briefings for U. S. senators and representatives regarding the Trump...
China’s Reaction to the U.S. Venezuela Tanker Seizure
China accused the United States of blatant theft and international piracy against sovereign nations like Venezuela, following Washington's announcement of the seizure of an...
The Tanker Takeover: How Trump Is Weaponizing the Caribbean
The United States has fully commited to its enforcement of sanctions on Venezuela by seizing a large oil tanker off its coast. President Donald...
U.S. Seizes Venezuelan Oil Tanker: The Return of Isolationism
U.S. Ramps Up Pressure
On December 11, 2025 (local time), the U.S. Navy seized a Venezuelan oil tanker, a development that underscores the growing risk...