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US plots for Venezuela

“It’s all about oil,” that’s what many have said since the US launched strikes on Venezuela and abducted its head of state, Nicolas Maduro. Now, President Donald Trump claims that Venezuela’s interim government is going to hand over billions of dollars' worth of sanctioned oil to the US. Trump said that between 30 and 50 million barrels will be given to the US and then sold at market price. Trump added that he will control the money acquired by selling the oil. There’s still no reaction from Venezuelan authorities in this regard. Earlier, the Venezuelan attorney general criticized the US for violating international law by abducting Maduro, calling for his immediate release. Tarek William Saab said Maduro has immunity and cannot be arrested or prosecuted by foreign courts, even if they try to fabricate any false charges against him. Since Saturday, when the abduction took place, a flurry of condemnation has been coming in from around the world over Trump’s unlawful moves. 

Russia Ukraine war

Ukraine’s key allies have agreed to provide Kiev with security guarantees in the event of a ceasefire with Russia. The agreement was made at a summit of the so-called “coalition of the willing” in Paris on Tuesday. The summit was hosted by the French President and attended by dozens of world leaders. The United States has, for the first time, joined the coalition in pledging security guarantees, including leading a truce monitoring mechanism. France and the UK also vowed to deploy forces to the Ukrainian territory if a ceasefire is reached with Russia. Moscow has yet to respond, but has previously rejected any settlement involving foreign troops stationed inside Ukraine. Among the Kremlin’s demands is that Ukraine will never join NATO. 

Israel Somaliland recognition

Yemen has strongly condemned the Israeli foreign minister’s visit to Somaliland, calling it a clear violation of international law. Yemeni Acting Foreign Minister Abdulwahid Aburas said the visit amounts to an explicit assault on Somalia’s sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity. He underlined that any Israeli presence in Somaliland is considered a legitimate military target for Yemen’s armed forces. He noted that the trip is part of completing a Zionist plan to turn Somaliland into a base for hostile Israeli activities against Somalia and regional countries. Aburas said such actions weaken regional security and stability while posing a direct threat to the safety of the Red Sea, the Gulf of Aden, and international shipping. Israeli foreign minister Gideon Saar traveled to Somaliland on Tuesday, marking the first official visit since Tel Aviv recognized the breakaway region’s sovereignty, a move that has faced global condemnation. Somalia has strongly condemned the visit as a violation of its sovereignty and territorial integrity.  

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