Russia's war on Ukraine has hurt oil prices, and now the U.S. is talking to Venezuela
Two imprisoned Americans were released from a Venezuelan jail after recent talks — which also dealt with energy security. Could this be the sign of a thaw between Washington and Caracas?
Days after a secret weekend visit to Caracas by top Biden administration officials, two Americans long detained there were released — a surprising development with a country whose leader, Nicolas Maduro, is not even currently recognized as its president by the United States.
While not many details are known about the talks, the White House has said that energy security was also part of conversations.
It's a sign of a potential thaw in tensions with Venezuela — which happens to be Russia's top ally in Latin America. And it comes
