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Russian Billionaire Deripaska Warns US Control of Venezuela Oil Could Crush Russia Economy

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Jan 06, 2026
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Oleg Deripaska, Oligarch Putin Pal, Charged With Violating Sanctions

Russian billionaire Oleg Deripaska has warned that U.S. control over Venezuela’s massive oil reserves could devastate Russia’s economy and upend global energy markets. His message, circulated online after a dramatic U.S. operation in Venezuela, signals alarm from a key Russian business voice as geopolitical tensions escalate.

Deripaska’s comments raise t…

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