🚹 Deripaska Warns: Venezuela’s Oil Could Rewire Global Power

Russian billionaire Oleg Deripaska is sounding the alarm: if the U.S. expands influence over Venezuela’s oil, it could materially shift global energy leverage—and leave Russia exposed.

đŸ”„ Why this matters

Venezuela holds one of the largest proven oil reserves on the planet

If Washington gains meaningful sway over those barrels, U.S. leverage over supply (and the market narrative) increases

Pair that with close coordination with Saudi Arabia and other partners, and the U.S.-aligned sphere could influence an enormous share of global reserves—potentially approaching ~50% depending on how you define “control” and “alignment”

⚠ What this could mean for Russia

Energy exports remain a core pillar of Russia’s economy

More U.S. leverage over supply/pricing dynamics could compress Russian revenues

Sanctions + greater supply influence = pressure with fewer clean counter-moves

🌍 Bigger picture

This isn’t just “geopolitics.” It’s energy leverage as statecraft. Oil affects:

Inflation

Trade balances

Currency stability

Alliances and security guarantees

Markets may be underpricing how quickly “energy dominance” can translate into geopolitical dominance.

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