Venezuela: Trump, Putin and Xi collide over oil, sanctions and control of the seas
Edited By WION Video Desk
Published: Jan 02, 2026, 22:51 IST | Updated: Jan 02, 2026, 22:51 IST
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Venezuela is fast becoming the newest flashpoint in global power politics.
A U.S. pursuit of a Venezuela-bound oil tanker has drawn in Russia and China, turning sanctions enforcement into a high-stakes geopolitical confrontation.
As President Donald Trump intensifies pressure on Nicolás Maduro’s regime, Moscow claims protection over the vessel, Beijing condemns U.S. actions as “bullying,” and the risk of a naval showdown grows.
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