Enemies not allowed to control large oil reserves, US ambassador to UN says

The US ambassador to the United Nations stated that American adversaries cannot be permitted to control large oil reserves, specifically referencing Venezuela under President Nicolas Maduro. This declaration was made just before Maduro appeared in a New York court following his abduction by US forces. Maduro and his wife pleaded not guilty to charges including narco-trafficking and conspiracy. The abduction has drawn condemnation from Russia and China, both permanent members of the UN Security Council.