White House: Venezuela's release of U.S. citizens not done for sanctions relief, oil
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- Reuters
- Published Date: 09:58 | 10 March 2022
- Modified Date: 09:58 | 10 March 2022
The White House said on Thursday that Venezuela's release of two jailed American citizens earlier this week was not done in exchange for sanctions relief or oil.
"The release of the detainees was not for the exchange for sanctions relief or buying oil," White House spokesperson Jen Psaki told reporters.
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