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War With Venezuela Risks Hemispheric Destabilization
07 Feb 2026 13:18 GMT
… Trump recognizes these comparisons, Venezuela’s proximity to the … fall in Syria.
Within Venezuela, this could shatter remaining … in the hemisphere.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has already sent … military bases. China, as Venezuela’s largest buyer of …
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UK weighs seizure of Russia-linked oil tanker as pressure mounts on Moscow
07 Feb 2026 12:15 GMT
… cap on Russian crude shipped by sea. In response, Moscow is estimated … . At the same time, Russia’s mainstream, Russian-flagged fleet is expanding … increased supply from Venezuela, adding further pressure on Moscow’s finances.
John …
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US to lift Russia-related tariffs on India following preliminary trade deal
07 Feb 2026 08:54 GMT
… over India’s purchases of Russian oil, following a preliminary … executive order, Trump said the Russia-related tariff would be lifted … direct and indirect imports of Russian oil.
The order also … demands by buying crude from Venezuela.
“India is coming in, …
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Putin’s Ploy
07 Feb 2026 08:28 GMT
… insisting that Trump – not Putin or Europe or Russia – is the problem … have been destroying Russian oil facilities, and Moscow’s oil income is … and Venezuela, and China’s economic deal with America is Putin’s …
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UK threatens to seize Russia-linked shadow fleet tanker in escalatory move
07 Feb 2026 07:01 GMT
… be potentially more fraught “because Moscow would probably respond more robustly … in order to fight Putin’s invasion”.
Russia produces about 10m barrels … by greater supply from Venezuela, are hurting the Russian treasury.
Yuliia Pavytska …
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Will India stop buying oil from Russia? India-US framework lacks mention but…
07 Feb 2026 06:24 GMT
… directly or indirectly importing Russian Federation oil.” But … directly or indirectly importing Russian Federation oil,” the order … directly or indirectly importing Russian Federation oil, has … United States and, potentially, Venezuela.”
“This will help END …
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Was the raid on Venezuela real?
07 Feb 2026 06:17 GMT
… one of Venezuela’s hundreds of Soviet/Russian Igla … venal elements within the Venezuelan regime and military hierarchy. … the sanctions would offer Venezuela a tremendous economic boost, … Venezuela at the expense of foreign actors such as China and Russia …
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Will India Have To Stop Buying Russian Oil? Here's What US Trade Framework Says
07 Feb 2026 06:05 GMT
… Saturday, does not mention Russia. However, a separate … directly or indirectly importing Russian Federation oil". However … Indian refiners have booked Russian cargoes already through March … expressed openness to resuming Venezuelan oil imports if …
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New OFAC General License Opens Door to Venezuelan Oil for U.S. Entities
07 Feb 2026 05:55 GMT
… gold, and payments in Venezuelan state cryptocurrency.
Transactions … organized under the laws of Russia, Iran, North Korea, … terminal services—including at Venezuelan ports. However, several important … organized under the laws of Russia, Iran, North Korea, …
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Trump signs order waiving 25% tariff penalty, says India ‘has committed’ to stop importing Russian oil
07 Feb 2026 04:30 GMT
… the US and, potentially, Venezuela”, and that “this will … directly or indirectly importing Russian Federation oil.”
“I have … directly or indirectly importing Russian Federation oil, has represented … from the country since Moscow was giving discounted rates …