The president said an agreement between the countries covered more than 65 billion barrels of reserves. A U.S. official said it would involve a partnership with a private company.
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Trump says U.S. has entered deal with Venezuela to take control of 65 billion barrels of oil reserves
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29.08.2026
U.S. has entered deal with Venezuela to take control of 65 billion barrels of oil reserves, Trump says
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29.08.2026
Trump’s New Oil Deal With Venezuela Is Insane — U.S. Now Controls 7.1% of Proven Global Reserves
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29.08.2026
Trump says US will take part control of Venezuela oil reserves in unprecedented plan
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29.08.2026
US to control one fifth of Venezuela's oil reserves, Trump says
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29.08.2026
US strikes deal to control 65 billion barrels of Venezuela's oil reserves
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