Trump's oil seizure in Venezuela is reported to benefit Russia.

The entities involved

• Donald Trump →

  American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)

  • Trump ended the ceasefire agreement with Iran following recent attacks by Iranian forces.Mon 18:02
  • The Trump administration utilized the Department of Health & Human Services for an AI tool.Mon 18:02
• Venezuela →

  Country in Latin America

  • The Organization of American States (OAS) is currently gathering to address and resolve political crises in several member states, including Haiti, Venezuela, Guatemala, and Nicaragua.Mon 13:11
  • Fundraising supports aid work in Venezuela.Mon 11:26

Related events

• Donald Trump commented on the current oil needs and situation in Venezuela.Aug 28
• Trump focuses resources on Latin America, engages in military operations in Venezuela, and seeks to counter China's influence.Jul 9
• Donald Trump, Nicolás Maduro, and Marco Rubio are involved in a dispute over Venezuelan oil resources and coordinating a U.S. official response.Jun 27
• Trump spoke to the UN on September 24th regarding oil reserves, discussing potential combinations.Fri 07:05
• Strategic partnership formed between Greenland and Venezuela for military and resource access, including an oil deal.Fri 11:08