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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.
Prosecutor's Office and SSU return UAH 53.8 million of unpaid taxes to the budget
A conversion centre consisting of almost 50 fictitious companies was exposed in Kyiv. During the investigation, UAH 53.8 million of VAT was refunded to the budget, the Prosecutor's Office and the Security Service of Ukraine reported.
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.
In Mykolaiv, parents suspected of selling a newborn child for $10,000
In Mykolaiv, police detained the mother and father of a baby immediately after they handed over the child and received the money. According to the investigation, the couple valued the newborn at $10,000 and face up to 15 years in prison.
Russia supports export of sanctioned Arctic LNG 2 with one icebreaker
Russia continues to export liquefied natural gas from the Arctic LNG 2 project despite US sanctions, using only one icebreaking tanker. Capacity is about 25 per cent utilised, with China remaining the main buyer.
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.
All those killed in the fire in the bar of the Crans Montana resort have been identified in Switzerland
Swiss police have identified all 40 people who died in a fire at a bar in the Crans Montana resort. Investigators are checking the owners of the establishment and possible fire safety violations.
SBI investigates almost 2,900 proceedings on crimes against Ukraine's national security
The State Bureau of Investigation exposes people who betrayed Ukraine or collaborated with the enemy during the war.
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.
Occupants reinforce security of Kerch bridge with a ship and three FSB boats
Social media reports on the increased security of the Kerch Bridge. A ship and three boats of the Russian FSB Border Service are on duty in the Kerch Strait from the Black Sea.