Russia and Venezuela are intensifying economic cooperation. It's about oil production and the "peaceful use of nuclear energy" Russia, for its part, is supporting Venezuela in the face of a series of sanctions imposed by the U.S.

The White House announced another “comprehensive package of sanctions” against Russia for Friday. The package is intended to hold Russia accountable for what happened to Mr. Navalny and for its actions in the war of aggression against Ukraine, the White House said.