Zelenskyy says Russia has already earned back $10 billion of its 2026 deficit in 2 weeks of the Iran war
Russia earned approximately $10 billion from Middle East conflict in two weeks, offsetting 10% of its 2026 oil trade deficit while benefiting from rising global oil prices.
Zelenskyy meets Macron as Iran war overshadows Ukraine
Zelenskyy visits Macron in Paris to maintain focus on Ukraine amid competing international crises, with discussions centered on pressuring Russia through sanctions on its shadow fleet of oil tankers.
Trump shouldn't ease Russia sanctions they are choking its economy
Trump waived sanctions on Indian purchases of Russian oil to keep global oil prices low, prioritizing domestic fuel costs over maintaining pressure on Putin's economy.
US considers lifting more sanctions on Russian oil as Iran conflict sees global prices surge
The US Treasury is considering lifting sanctions on Russian oil to increase global supply amid surging prices caused by Middle East conflict disrupting the Strait of Hormuz.
What Mexico has gained and lost from its economic relationship with Chavista Venezuela
Venezuela's economic collapse decimated bilateral trade with Mexico, reducing Venezuelan imports to 0.005% while causing investor flight and corporate withdrawals.
US forces boarded the Panama-flagged, sanctioned tanker Aquila II after tracking it from the Caribbean, targeting shadow-fleet oil transfers tied to Russia and evading sanctions.
Remote coercion': What has US approach been since abduction of Maduro?
The US abducted Nicolas Maduro, leaving an evolving US strategy focused on oil, sanctions, continued military presence, and potential further operations amid Venezuelan leadership faultlines.
Venezuela blockade: What it means for Maduro and oil markets DW 12/17/2025
A US naval blockade targeting sanctioned oil tankers to and from Venezuela could severely disrupt Venezuela's oil-dependent economy and strain Maduro's regime.