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Russia and Venezuela have a long-standing energy partnership, including a 2010 agreement for Russia's Rosatom to potentially build Venezuela's first nuclear power plant using VVER reactors, though its construction status is unclear
. Beyond nuclear, Russia aids Venezuela in circumventing U.S. sanctions on oil, providing technical assistance, expanding oil joint ventures (like with Roszarubezhneft/Petromost), and even helping with fuel supply, all while facing U.S. pressure and seizures of Russian-linked tankers near Venezuela.
Nuclear Energy Cooperation (2010 Agreement)
The Deal: In October 2010, Russia's Rosatom and Venezuela signed an agreement for the construction of a nuclear power plant featuring two VVER-1200 reactors and a research reactor for radioisotope production.
Goal: Venezuela aimed to diversify from fossil fuels, while Russia sought to expand its nuclear energy presence, according to NBC News and World Nuclear News.
Status: While deals were signed, the large-scale nuclear plant's current construction status isn't clearly detailed in recent reports, though cooperation on peaceful nuclear uses continues to be discussed.
Oil & Gas Cooperation (Ongoing)
Sanctions Evasion: Russia helps Venezuela bypass U.S. sanctions, with Russian tankers involved in transporting Venezuelan oil, notes CNN and Ukrinform.
Joint Ventures: Russian firms like Roszarubezhneft (via Petromost) operate oil fields in Venezuela, with joint ventures extended until 2041, reports Reuters and CPG Click Petróleo e Gás.
Energy Security: Russia provides support for food, energy, and infrastructure projects, working with entities like Rosneft (though Rosneft scaled back dealings due to sanctions) and Rostec, according to Venezuelanalysis and Interfax
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Donald J. Trump
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I have just been informed that Venezuela is going to be purchasing ONLY American Made Products, with the money they receive from our new Oil Deal. These purchases will include, among other things, American Agricultural Products, and American Made Medicines, Medical Devices, and Equipment to improve Venezuela’s Electric Grid and Energy Facilities. In other words, Venezuela is committing to doing business with the United States of America as their principal partner – A wise choice, and a very good thing for the people of Venezuela, and the United States. Thank you for your attention to this matter!
1/7/26, 2:04 PM
https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/115856078669121098