Russia is actively developing methods to bypass Western sanctions, aiming to secure the continuation of its crucial oil exports to India. Discover the financial mechanisms and geopolitical implications.
A senior Russian embassy official is found dead in Nicosia, one day after a prominent Putin-linked tycoon vanishes from Limassol. Cypriot authorities investigate amid heightened tensions.
Exclusive analysis reveals US plans to exploit Venezuela's vast, dirty oil reserves could consume 13% of the world's remaining carbon budget for 1.5C, locking in decades of high emissions.
US shale oil producers, already contending with a global supply glut and four-year low prices, face a new challenge from potential Venezuelan output. Read the analysis of the industry's precarious 2026 outlook.
Donald Trump has threatened to bar ExxonMobil from Venezuela after its CEO called the country 'uninvestable'. This follows a $100bn oil investment push after Maduro's removal. Read the latest.
A Ukrainian drone strike caused a major fire at a Russian oil depot, a day after Russia launched a rare hypersonic missile. The UN Security Council will hold an emergency meeting. Follow the latest developments.
Analysis reveals why Russia's economy, rewired by the Kremlin, withstands sanctions and falling oil prices, funding the war in Ukraine. Discover the economic realities behind the headlines.
US forces have intercepted a third oil tanker in the Caribbean in a week, as President Trump meets 'BIG OIL' executives to plan taking 'billions' from Venezuela. Read the latest developments.
Donald Trump's seizure of Venezuelan crude faces huge hurdles: a $183bn investment need, broken infrastructure, and a volatile oil market. Can the US unlock the 'tremendous wealth'?
The US government has seized a Venezuelan oil tanker, the 'Empire', in a major sanctions enforcement action. Read the full details and global implications here.
US forces seize another tanker near Trinidad in escalating campaign against Venezuela's oil exports. President Trump heralds capture of Nicolas Maduro as 'extremely successful' operation.
Experts warn it could take up to seven years and over £80bn to revive Venezuela's oil industry, casting doubt on Trump's 18-month promise. Analysis reveals a sector crippled by decay.
The US, with UK support, seized the Marinera oil tanker in the Atlantic. Now, two more sanctioned vessels, the Aria and Tia, are sailing towards Russia via the English Channel. Read the latest on the crackdown on Russia's 'shadow fleet'.
Analysis reveals a surge in tankers joining Russia's registry to evade sanctions, as US seizures escalate. Discover the scale of the illicit oil trade funding conflict.
Donald Trump targets Venezuela's dense, heavy oil, but analysts warn it could take 14 years and billions to fix the industry. The Guardian's Jillian Ambrose explains the high-stakes play.
US forces seized a Russian-flagged tanker in the Atlantic and intercepted another in the Caribbean, escalating tensions over Venezuela sanctions. Read the latest on this dramatic military operation.
The US has seized a Russian-flagged oil tanker between the UK and Iceland, backed by the UK government. This follows recent US actions against Venezuela and threats to Greenland. Listen to the Full Story podcast for expert analysis.
US forces seized two vessels, one linked to Venezuela and another Russian-flagged, in separate maritime operations. Details on the strategic implications for US foreign policy.
The White House plans indefinite control of Venezuela's oil sales, with Trump overseeing billions in revenue. US sanctions may ease as tensions with Russia and China flare.
A dramatic US-led operation seized a Russian-linked oil tanker in the North Atlantic, hailed by a former RAF chief as calling Putin's bluff on the shadow fleet. Read the full analysis.
The US has seized a Russian-flagged oil tanker in the North Atlantic with UK backing. This follows recent US actions in Venezuela and threats against Greenland. Read the full analysis.
The US has seized a sanctioned Russian-flagged oil tanker in the North Atlantic, with RAF surveillance aiding the operation. Get the latest on this major international incident.
The US has taken custody of the sanctioned oil tanker Marinera in the North Atlantic. The vessel, linked to Venezuela and Hezbollah, was intercepted near Russian naval ships. Read the latest developments.
US military forces are reportedly attempting to seize the Russian-flagged oil tanker Marinera in the Atlantic Ocean. The vessel is part of the so-called 'Ghost Armada' linked to Russia and Venezuela. Get the latest updates here.
Global oil prices dropped after Donald Trump said Venezuela would hand over up to 50 million barrels of sanctioned crude to the US, threatening an oversupplied market. Read the full analysis.
Sophie Pinkham's new book explores how Russia's vast taiga, home to 642bn trees, has defined its history, literature, and wars. Discover the forest's enduring power.
Yale professor Jeffrey Sonnenfeld slams US action on Venezuela's oil as 'confiscatory and imperialistic' amid a global glut. Read the full analysis of the controversial policy.
Donald Trump announces Venezuela will supply up to 50 million barrels of oil to the US, with proceeds under his personal control. Read the latest on this major energy development.
President Trump wants US oil companies to revive Venezuela's industry, but sanctions, infrastructure, and political uncertainty pose major hurdles. Analysis of the risks and rewards.
Despite Donald Trump's call for US oil firms to invest billions in Venezuela's crumbling industry, experts warn of high costs and political risks. Discover why a stampede is unlikely.