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Donald Trump suggested that US taxpayers could reimburse oil companies like Chevron, ConocoPhillips, and ExxonMobil for investing in rebuilding Venezuela's oil infrastructure, aiming to increase production after US-led regime change, though plans face significant challenges due to infrastructure, political, and legal uncertainties.
The U.S. government is seeking permission to sell a $230 million yacht seized from Russian billionaire Suleiman Kerimov, citing nearly $1 million monthly maintenance costs. The legal battle over the yacht highlights the challenges of seizing and selling assets owned by Russian oligarchs, with similar disputes involving other billionaires' assets. The government alleges that Kerimov disguised his ownership of the yacht through shell companies, while attorneys for another ex-Rosneft CEO claim ownership and object to the rushed sale. The proceeds from any potential sale would be held while the ownership and forfeiture battle continues in court.