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2026-01-07

Venezuela, US strike deal for up to $2B oil exports amid shifting sanctions landscape

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<p><strong>HOUSTON/WASHINGTON</strong> — Venezuela and the United States have reached an agreement that would allow the export of up to $2 billion worth of Venezuelan crude oil to the US, President Donald Trump announced Tuesday, in a deal that could redirect shipments away from China and ease pressure on Venezuela’s oil production.</p> <p>Trump said Caracas would deliver between 30 million and 50 million barrels of what he described as “sanctioned oil” to the United States, with the crude sold at market prices and shipped directly to US ports.</p> <p>The arrangement comes as Venezuela struggles with millions of barrels stranded on tankers and in storage due to a US export blockade imposed in mid-December.</p> <p>The deal signals a response by Venezuelan authorities to Washington’s demand that the country open its oil sector to US companies, amid escalating pressure on the government of President Nicolás Maduro, who was captured by US forces over the weekend.</p> <p>Venezuelan officials have denounced the arrest as a kidnapping and accused the US of attempting to seize control of the country’s oil wealth.</p> <p>Trump said US Energy Secretary Chris Wright will oversee the implementation of the agreement.</p> <p>He added that proceeds from the oil sales would be controlled by the US government to ensure they benefit both Venezuela and the United States.</p> <p>Industry sources said the initial supplies could come from cargoes originally bound for China, Ve
Kyiv Independent Daily Headlinesthekyivindependent_unofficial@activitypub.writeworks.uk
2025-12-18

Thursday, December 18, 2025

Putin calls European leaders 'piglets,' declares war goals will be met unconditionally -- "Every new strike only unites us": Odesa endures 5-day blackout after Russian strikes -- Russian guided bomb attack hits apartment buildings in Zaporizhzhia, injuring at least 32 -- Drone production, air defense sustainment — Germany backs Ukraine with $1.4 billion in defense agreements ... and more

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A Christmas tree is seen on a street during a blackout in Odesa, Ukraine, winter 2025
Obscure_RebelObscure_Rebel
2025-10-28

“How Iran Just Proved the West Doesn’t Want a Nuclear Deal: Another War for Israel Near”

by Robert Inlakesh in The Palestine Chronicle

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“The UN Security Council’s rejection of sanctions relief for Iran marks the final collapse of the JCPOA, pushing Tehran toward confrontation and closing the door on future diplomacy”

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GBS Media ProGBSMedia
2025-06-30

🇺🇸 In a policy pivot, President Trump will sign an executive order lifting most U.S. sanctions on Syria—designed to aid reconstruction and pave the way for engagement with new leadership.

👉 Stay tuned for major shifts in Middle East strategy
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GBS Media ProGBSMedia
2025-06-30

🇺🇸 President Trump plans to sign an order easing sanctions on Syria — a bold pivot that could reshape post-war recovery in the Middle East. Will it spark progress or backfire?

📢 Follow for updates and dive deeper into what this means for U.S. foreign policy: bluewaterhealthyliving.com/new

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