President Trump said his counterpart Putin offered to participate in resolving the Iran conflict, but Trump believes Russia should focus on ending the war with Ukraine.

The US and Venezuela announced they are restoring diplomatic relations, a sign of easing bilateral tensions after president Maduro's arrest.

US energy secretary states oil supply deal revenue with Venezuela expected to hit $2 billion this month.

The US announced it will license companies wishing to resell Venezuelan oil to Cuba to alleviate severe fuel shortages on the island nation.

Russia expresses respect for Venezuela's sovereignty, supports peaceful resolution of disagreements, and calls on the US to immediately release President Maduro.

President Trump states US-Venezuela relations are "very good" and he plans to visit the nation.

A US service member fell from the USS Iwo Jima warship off the coast of Venezuela and was confirmed dead after a three-day unsuccessful search.

President Trump expressed welcome for Chinese investment in Venezuela's oil industry as the South American nation seeks to revive its economy.

US officials announce all its prisoners held in Venezuela have been released, showing a major concession from Caracas.

President Trump claimed the US employed a "Discombobulator" device in the operation to apprehend President Maduro, but experts suggest it may be a combination of several weapons.

Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung stated that Vietnam desires to strengthen and deepen its traditional cooperative relationship with Venezuela.

Interim President Rodriguez announced the United States government has begun to unfreeze part of Venezuela's frozen funds.

Interim president Rodriguez believes Venezuelan politicians have received "enough orders from Washington" and will resolve internal disagreements and conflicts themselves.

President Trump stated US forces used a weapon named "Discombobulator" during an early-year raid to capture Venezuela's leader.