Venezuela, Iran and Syria are countries that Russian President Vladimir Putin has built up partnerships with during his many years in power, and they are now in deep crisis. Russia expert Martin Kragh says the fact that his friends in the international arena are losing power is a loss of prestige for Putin.
WorldVenezuela's parliament has given its preliminary approval to legal changes that open the country's oil sector to private companies - barely three weeks after the US backed efforts to oust President Nicolás Maduro.
World politicsTariff wars, loud threats against Greenland and an increasingly gold-plated White House. A captured head of state and a burning desire for a peace prize. President Donald Trump is one year into his second term, and the world is holding its breath.
World politicsVenezuela. Iran. Syria. Countries that Russian President Vladimir Putin has built partnerships with over his many years in power are in deep crisis. Russia expert Martin Kragh says it is a loss of prestige for Putin that his friends on the international stage are losing power.
WorldVenezuela's interim president Delcy Rodríguez says her government is open to diplomatic solutions after the US attack. She also mentions plans to reform the country's oil industry, which Washington is demanding influence over.
WorldVenezuela's interim president, Delcy Rodríguez, announces that the release of political prisoners will continue.
WorldVenezuela's oil production facilities are old and worn out. In addition, the oil is thick, expensive - and among the dirtiest in the world. This involves major climate emissions, says energy analyst Thina Saltvedt.
BusinessTariff wars, threats of annexation and a White House that is becoming increasingly golden. A head of state gripped by a burning desire for a peace prize. President Donald Trump is one year into his second term, and the world is holding its breath.
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