U.S. Gains Control of 65B Barrels in Venezuela Oil Deal
US President Donald Trump announced the conclusion of the largest oil deal in history with Venezuela.
Consensus
- Donald Trump announced a deal with Venezuela regarding oil reserves.
- The deal involves U.S. control over more than 65 million barrels of proven oil reserves in Venezuela.
- The agreement was made in partnership with private business and without costs to U.S. taxpayers.
- The deal is described by Trump as the largest oil deal in history.
- The deal is expected to increase U.S. oil reserves by more than double, expand oil supplies, and significantly reduce gasoline prices in the U.S.
- The temporary president of Venezuela, Delsi Rodríguez, was involved in the agreement.
- The deal is said to help restore Venezuela's economy and attract around $100 billion in private investment.
- The U.S. government claims the deal strengthens relations between the U.S. and Venezuela.
Points of divergence
- On January 3, former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Silvia Flores were detained by U.S. forces in Caracas and transported to the United States, where they were charged with narco-terrorism. Forty-seven Venezuelan soldiers died during the operation. — fontanka
- Maduro and his wife appeared in court in New York on January 5, denied the charges, and requested consular access. — fontanka
- Maduro claimed he was still the legitimate president of Venezuela during his court appearance. — fontanka
- Venezuela severed diplomatic relations with the U.S. in January 2019 after the U.S. recognized Juan Guaidó as interim president. — fontanka
- The U.S. conducted a military operation in Venezuela in January 2026, resulting in the capture of Maduro and his wife and their transfer to New York. — meduza
- The White House was reportedly negotiating with the interim government of Venezuela about acquiring a stake in the country's oil resources as of August 27. — vedomosti
- The U.S. received $13 billion from oil sales from Venezuela since January. — vedomosti
- The U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth participated in the signing of the agreement. — tg_moscowtimes_ru
- The deal is expected to attract nearly $100 billion in private investments and support thousands of high-paying jobs in Venezuela. — tg_moscowtimes_ru
- Venezuela has the world's largest geological reserves, with 303.2 billion barrels according to OPEC. — tg_echoonline_news
Coverage (20 sources)
- Trump decided to fill US strategic reserves with Venezuelan oil — The Moscow Times
- Trump announces conclusion of 'largest in history' oil deal with Venezuela. 'Deal more than doubles American oil reserves, significantly increases volume of available oil to us and substantially reduces gasoline prices for all Americans for many years... — РИА Новости (Telegram)
- WSJ explained why Trump rushed to conclude oil deal with Venezuela — Вести
- USA concluded with Venezuela the 'largest oil deal in world history' — Коммерсантъ
- Oil trap — Рыбарь
- US President Donald Trump stated that the United States and Venezuela concluded the 'largest oil deal in history' — Радио Свобода
- «More than 65 billion barrels». Trump announces transition of Venezuela's oil reserves under American control — The Moscow Times
- Trump reported on the conclusion of the largest oil deal in history — Фонтанка
- Trump announces conclusion of Venezuela's 'largest oil deal in history' — Дождь
- Trump Announces Deal with Venezuela as 'Largest Oil Deal in History' — ЭХО / Новости
- Trump Announces Deal with Venezuela as 'Largest Oil Deal in History' — Дождь (Telegram)
- USA concluded with Venezuela 'largest oil deal in history' — Meduza
- Trump announces transfer of control of 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil to the United States — Ведомости
- Largest in history: Trump announces deal with Venezuela on oil reserves — РИАМО
- Trump Announces Largest in History Oil Deal with Venezuela — BBC News Русская служба
- Trump announced conclusion of deal with Venezuela to transfer its oil reserves under US control. — ТАСС (Telegram)
- Trump announced conclusion of largest in history oil deal with Venezuela — Интерфакс
- Trump announced conclusion of oil deal with Venezuela — Москва 24
- Donald Trump claims US oil reserves doubled following signed agreement with Venezuela — ASTRA
- Trump announced the conclusion of the largest in history oil deal with Venezuela — Вести
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