International Relations
Switzerland freezes assets of Nicolas Maduro and his associates
The Swiss Federal Council immediately froze Nicolas Maduro's assets in Swiss banks for four years, adding to the sanctions against Venezuela that have been in place since 2018.
The first tranche of the EU loan to Ukraine is expected by the end of the second quarter of 2026
The European Commission has announced that the first tranche of the EU loan to Ukraine under the agreed EUR 90 billion loan should be disbursed no later than the second quarter of 2026.
Trump says US needs full access to Venezuela after Maduro's detention
After the arrest of Nicolas Maduro, Donald Trump said that the United States needs full access to Venezuelan oil and other resources, and that US oil companies could invest billions of dollars in rebuilding the country's energy sector.
Pentagon chief jokes about Russian air defence systems in Venezuela during US operation
US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth ironically assessed the performance of Russian air defence systems in Venezuela during the operation to capture Nicolas Maduro, stressing that there were no casualties among the US military.
Venezuelan authorities order police to search for and detain all those who supported the US attack
In Venezuela, after the capture of Nicolas Maduro, the United States declared a state of emergency and ordered the police to detain anyone suspected of supporting the US operation. Arrests of journalists and patrols of cities by armed groups have been reported.
Details of the US operation to capture Maduro: more than 150 aircraft and months of preparation
The capture of Nicolás Maduro was the result of a months-long US operation involving the CIA and special forces, with more than 150 aircraft and thousands of troops involved in the mission.
Shadowy fleet tanker Hyperion switches to Russian flag near Venezuela
Off the coast of Venezuela, the Hyperion tanker changed its registration from Gambian to Russian. This is the second such case involving shadow fleet vessels, which could become a scheme to circumvent sanctions.
Julian Assange's lawyer to defend Maduro's case in the US
Former Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro will be represented in a New York court by Barry Pollack, a lawyer known for defending WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange and other high-profile cases.
Trump says the US is not at war with Venezuela and does not plan elections in the next 30 days
Donald Trump said in an interview with NBC News that the US is not at war with Venezuela. According to him, new elections are possible in a month at the earliest, and the restoration of oil infrastructure could take up to 18 months.
Turkey signs 33 bcm gas deal with Azerbaijan and doubles production in the Black Sea
Turkish Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar announced a new 33 bcm gas deal with Azerbaijan that will start in 2029 and plans to double Black Sea gas production in 2026 to supply 8 million households.
Trump declares US control over Venezuela and allows military action in the region
Donald Trump said that the US is actually in control of the situation in Venezuela, seeking access to oil and not ruling out new strikes. He also spoke harshly about Colombia, Mexico, Cuba and Greenland.
Delcy Rodriguez is sworn in as acting president of Venezuela and declares readiness for dialogue with the US
Delcy Rodriguez officially took office as acting president of Venezuela following the Supreme Court's decision. She reaffirmed her loyalty to Nicolas Maduro and at the same time declared her readiness to cooperate with the United States.
