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POLITICS22h agoRussia, Venezuela and Trump’s oil push: the EU's awkward G20 energy summitEU Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen heads to the G20 energy meeting in Houston as Brussels’ clean-energy strategy clashes with Washington’s push for “energy abundance” through greater oil and gas production. The presence of Russian and Venezuelan officials adds a further geopolitical complication.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 2US secures direct stake in Venezuelan oil fields to counter China and Russia , impacting global energy dynamicsThe US has reportedly acquired a direct stake in Venezuelan oil fields, a move intended to counter the influence of China and Russia and with implications for global energy markets.chinanationalnews.com · China
POLITICSSep 1US firm to take over some Venezuela oilfields previously run by Chinese, Russian firmsFrance 24 [en]
POLITICSJul 1Moscow Steps Back as Venezuela Deepens Ties With WashingtonRussia is not participating in the relief effort following the earthquake in Venezuela. For the first time, it has demonstrated an extremely pragmatic approach toward a former ally. The United States Prevented Caracas From Accepting Russian Assistance Russia has so far not sent even rescue teams or humanitarian cargo to Venezuela following the catastrophic earthquake. The Kremlin has limited itself to offering condolences, while the Foreign Ministry has said it will "explore the possibilities of providing humanitarian assistance to Venezuelan friends." Meanwhile, the United States is playing the leading role in the rescue operation. Washington has allocated $320 million and deployed more than 900 military personnel to Venezuela, along with MQ-9 Reaper drones to search for survivors and assess the destruction. More than 24 countries, including Cuba, Iran, China, the Netherlands, France, Spain, and Germany, have also dispatched rescue teams, medical personnel, and equipment.pravda_ru · russia