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January 7, 2026
The Russian state broadcaster RT reported on Wednesday that it 'looked as if U.S. troops were attempting to board the Venezuela-linked 'oil tanker 'Marinera'?from a chopper and published an image showing a chopper hovering near ship. Could not verify immediately the?RT Report.
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January 7, 2026
The Wall Street Journal, citing an official from the United States, reported that Russia had deployed a sub and other naval vessels in order to escort a?aging oil tanker which was trying to evade a U.S. blockade near Venezuela. The tanker, previously known as Bella 1…
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January 7, 2026
These are the most popular stories from the business pages of the New York Times. ? These stories have not been?verified? and we cannot vouch for the accuracy of these reports. Donald Trump, the U.S. president, said Venezuela would start sending oil to the U.S.
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January 6, 2026
Five government, shipping and industry?sources?confirmed on Tuesday that Venezuelan and U.S. officials are in talks about exporting Venezuelan oil to refiners located in the?United States. Venezuela has millions barrels of crude oil in tankers and storage tanks…
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January 5, 2026
Chicago wheat futures rose on Monday, despite the 'ample' global supply and uncertainty about Black Sea export flows. After five sessions of declining prices, wheat, corn and soya all showed?modest? gains. Chicago Board of Trade's (CBOT's) most…
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January 3, 2026
His spokesperson stated on Saturday that Secretary-General Antonio Guterres was deeply concerned by the U.S. military actions in Venezuela, which "sets a dangerous precedent." This is ahead of an expected?U.N. Security Council meeting. Diplomats…
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January 1, 2026
The?U.S. has been asked by Russia to stop its pursuit of a?oil tanker 'that was destined for Venezuela and is now fleeing the U.S. Coast Guard in the Atlantic Ocean, according to a report from Thursday’s New York Times. The New York Times reported on Thursday that the U.S.
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December 31, 2025
The United States Coast Guard?is searching for survivors of?a?U.S. U.S. officials announced on Wednesday that a military strike was conducted against a convoy suspected of carrying drugs in the Pacific Ocean. Since September, the Trump administration…
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December 31, 2025
As President Donald Trump's government increases pressure on Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro, the United States imposed sanctions on four companies that it claimed were involved in Venezuela's oil industry. In a press release, the U.S. Treasury…
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December 29, 2025
Analysts say that Chicago grains and oilseeds declined on Monday, as traders weighed the impact of news coming out of Russia, Ukraine, and China. Positive signals came out of the talks between U.S. president Donald Trump and Ukrainian president…
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December 29, 2025
Analysts say that Chicago grains and oilseeds declined on Monday due to a lack of trading during the holiday season. Market players were weighing how news from Russia Ukraine and China would affect markets. Positive signals came out of the talks between U.S.
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December 29, 2025
Prices have been lowered by?talks' between U.S. president Donald Trump and Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskiy to end the conflict in Ukraine. A possible end to the conflict in Ukraine could have a negative impact on wheat markets, as removing…
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December 29, 2025
Chicago wheat futures were slightly higher on Monday, as concerns about Black Sea export tensions continued despite the?positive signals? from talks between U.S. president Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy regarding ending the war.
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December 25, 2025
The Russian Foreign Ministry said that the United States is reviving piratery and banditry by blocking Venezuela. It hoped President Donald Trump’s pragmatic approach would prevent a catastrophe. Maria Zakharova, spokeswoman for the Foreign Ministry…
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December 24, 2025
A U.S. official said on Wednesday that the 'White House' has ordered U.S. military forces to concentrate almost exclusively?on enforcing "quarantine", or the ban, of Venezuelan crude oil for the next at least two months. The official stated that "while military options still exist…
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December 23, 2025
According to documents and data from the company, Venezuela's PDVSA, the state-owned oil company, has started to fill tankers with crude oil and fuel oil, and keep them in Venezuelan water, due to the accumulation of inventories caused by?the U.S. seizing Venezuelan-linked ships on sea. The U.S.
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December 23, 2025
According to documents and data from the company, Venezuela's PDVSA state-run oil firm has begun filling up 'tankers' with crude oil and fuel oil that it has in its storage. This is because inventories are increasing amid U.S. moves to seize Venezuelan-linked ships. This month, the U.S.
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December 22, 2025
The Panamanian foreign minister announced?on Monday? that an?American?tanker was recently intercepted?by Panama. The Panamanian flagged vessel violated the maritime laws of the country and disconnected its transponder as it sailed out of Venezuelan waters with a crude cargo.
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December 22, 2025
China's Foreign Ministry said on Monday that the seizure by the United States of another country's vessels was a'serious violation of international law', after the U.S. stopped a China bound oil tanker near the Venezuelan coastline. China's Lin Jian…
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December 21, 2025
Officials told reporters?on Sunday that the U.S. Coast Guard was pursuing a?oil-tanker near Venezuela in international waters. This would be the third?such operation? in less than a month and the second this weekend. The official said that the tanker had been sanctioned.
