【环球网报道】据路透社报道，根据该媒体看到的委内瑞拉致联合国安理会的一封信件显示，委内瑞拉当地 时间17日要求安理会就美国对委"持续侵略"行为召开会议。 一名联合国外交官表示，相关会议很可能安排在下周二（23日）举行。此前，美国总统特朗普周二（16日） 下令对所有进出委内瑞拉的受制裁油轮实施"封锁"，这是美国最新一轮加大对委内瑞拉现政府施压的举措， 矛头直指该国的主要收入来源。 特朗普16日在社交媒体发文说，委内瑞拉现政府"从美国窃取石油、土地和其他资产"，应"全部归还给美 国"。"由于窃取我们的资产以及恐怖主义、毒品走私和人口贩卖等诸多原因，委内瑞拉政权已被列为外国恐 怖组织。" 委内瑞拉副总统罗德里格斯16日发表声明称，委强烈谴责特朗普的军事威胁，并将捍卫其航行自由、自由贸 易、自由发展、主权及国家独立的权利。声明称，美政府公然违反国际法、自由贸易及航行自由原则，对委 内瑞拉发出肆无忌惮且极其严重的威胁。 ...

Core Viewpoint - Any sanctions will damage Russia-U.S. relations according to the statement from the Kremlin spokesperson Peskov [1] Group 1 - The Kremlin emphasizes that sanctions have a detrimental effect on diplomatic relations between Russia and the United States [1]

Group 1 - The U.S. is preparing a new round of sanctions against the Russian energy sector, contingent on President Putin's willingness to negotiate a peace agreement with Ukraine [2][4] - Proposed sanctions may target oil tankers in Russia's "shadow fleet" and traders facilitating oil transactions, with potential announcements expected soon [2][4] - Previous sanctions have not altered Putin's decision-making but have significantly pressured the Russian economy, leading to a drop in oil prices to their lowest levels since the conflict began [4][8] Group 2 - U.S. and Ukrainian negotiators have made progress on potential peace agreement terms, with discussions focusing on post-war security guarantees for Ukraine [7][9] - Key points of contention in negotiations include the future status of eastern Ukrainian territories, the use of frozen Russian assets, and the management of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant [7][8] - The U.S. has sanctioned four major Russian oil producers and collaborated with G7 nations to sanction hundreds of vessels involved in transporting Russian oil [9]

Core Viewpoint - The European Union has announced new sanctions against individuals and entities linked to Russia's "shadow fleet" and "hybrid threats," reflecting ongoing geopolitical tensions and their impact on the market [1]. Group 1: Sanctions Announced - The EU Council issued two announcements on December 15, detailing new sanctions targeting 5 individuals and 4 entities for their support of Russia's "shadow fleet" operations [1]. - The sanctions are aimed at individuals connected to Russian oil companies, including Rosneft and Lukoil, who are involved in transporting Russian crude oil or petroleum products while evading regulatory scrutiny [1]. - An additional 12 individuals and 2 entities were added to the sanctions list due to their involvement in Russia's "hybrid threat" actions, which include information manipulation and malicious cyber activities against the EU and its partners [1]. Group 2: Silver Market Analysis - As of December 16, silver (TD) is trading above 14,603, having opened at 14,887 per kilogram, with a current price of 14,649, reflecting a slight decrease of 0.14% [1]. - The highest price reached today was 14,941, while the lowest was 14,450, indicating a volatile trading session [1]. - The daily chart shows that silver has ended a consecutive rise, with a slight decline, but the overall trend remains bullish, with support levels identified between 14,000 and 14,500, and resistance levels between 14,900 and 15,500 [1].

Core Points - The European Union (EU) announced new sanctions against individuals and entities linked to Russia's "shadow fleet" and "hybrid threats" on the 15th [1] Group 1: Sanctions on Shadow Fleet - The EU has added 5 individuals and 4 entities to its sanctions list, citing their support for Russia's "shadow fleet" and its operational value chain [1] - The sanctioned individuals are directly or indirectly associated with Russian oil companies, including Rosneft and Lukoil, and are involved in transporting Russian crude oil or petroleum products [1] - The sanctioned entities are shipping companies located in the UAE, Vietnam, and Russia, which previously had vessels linked to the "shadow fleet" that were already sanctioned by the EU or other countries [1] Group 2: Sanctions on Hybrid Threats - The EU has also added 12 individuals and 2 entities to its sanctions list due to ongoing "hybrid threat" actions by Russia, which include information manipulation and malicious cyber activities against the EU and its member states [1] - The sanctioned individuals will face asset freezes, and EU citizens and companies are prohibited from providing funds to them, along with entry and transit bans for the individuals [1]

每经编辑｜段炼 美国白宫新闻秘书莱维特12月11日说，美方前一天在委内瑞拉附近海域扣押的油轮将被带到一处美国港口，美方准备没收油轮所载石油。 特朗普：将留下这些石油 白宫：石油是给伊朗的 莱维特在白宫记者会上称，这艘油轮关联受美方制裁的石油活动，目前美方正"按照法律"进行没收程序，包括问询船员和搜集证据。 莱维特称，油轮所载石油将交付伊朗伊斯兰革命卫队，而后者是受到美国制裁的实体。美国政府在2019年、即特朗普首次担任总统期间把伊朗伊斯兰革命 卫队列为"恐怖组织"。 同一天，美国财政部在官网发布公告，更新委内瑞拉相关个人和实体制裁名单，包括增加6艘油轮为制裁对象。 委内瑞拉外交部长希尔谴责美军扣押油轮是"国际海盗行为"。 美国土安全部长诺姆当天在国会众议院国土安全委员会作证时宣称，美军扣押油轮是总统特朗普指挥的一次"成功行动"。另据美国消费者新闻与商业频道 11日报道，一名白宫官员说，特朗普政府准备在委内瑞拉附近海域扣押更多油轮。 特朗普10日说，美军在委内瑞拉附近海域扣押一艘油轮，并称将"留下"油轮所载石油。美司法部长邦迪称，美方对这艘"用于运输委内瑞拉和伊朗石油的 油轮"执行扣押令，并称该油轮"因参与支持 ...

Market Overview - The US dollar index is trading around 98.341, while spot gold opened at $4277.76 per ounce and is currently trading at approximately $4216.29 per ounce. Gold T+D is trading around 963.50 CNY per gram, and the Shanghai gold main contract is at 968.84 CNY per gram [1] Price Movements - The previous trading day saw the US dollar index decrease by 0.29% to 98.357, while spot gold increased by 1.22% to $4205.38 per ounce. Other precious metals showed mixed results: spot silver rose by 2.84% to $63.54 per ounce, platinum increased by 2.30% to $1693.40 per ounce, and palladium gained 1.08% to $1492.50 per ounce [1] Inventory Data - As of December 11, COMEX gold inventory stands at 1123.32 tons, an increase of 0.18 tons from the previous trading day. COMEX silver inventory is at 14177.51 tons, a decrease of 18.65 tons [2] ETF Holdings - SPDR Gold ETF holdings increased to 1050.83 tons, up by 4.01 tons from the previous day. SLV silver ETF holdings remained unchanged at 16083.16 tons [2]

Core Viewpoint - The seizure of the tanker appears to be legal under U.S. federal law due to existing sanctions against it and the Venezuelan government, with implications for future actions against similar vessels [1][2][4]. Group 1: Legal Context and Actions - The tanker had been under sanctions since 2022 for allegedly smuggling oil between Iran and Venezuela, leading to its seizure under a U.S. federal court warrant [2][10]. - The U.S. has a history of seizing oil under sanctions, with proceeds previously allocated to victims of terrorism, indicating a potential similar outcome for this seizure [3][11]. - The legal process will require the government to prove that the oil was illegally smuggled, with the court's decision determining the next steps regarding the seized assets [10][11]. Group 2: Military and Strategic Implications - The seizure coincides with increased military presence near Venezuela, including over 15,000 U.S. armed forces personnel, suggesting a strategic escalation in U.S. actions against the Maduro regime [4][6]. - There is speculation about the possibility of a blockade against Venezuela if tanker seizures continue, which could escalate tensions further [6]. Group 3: International Law and Military Conduct - Concerns have been raised regarding the legality of U.S. military actions against alleged drug smugglers, with arguments that these operations may not align with traditional law enforcement practices [12][16]. - The treatment of individuals involved in these operations has been criticized, with claims that actions taken against them could constitute violations of international law [19][21]. Group 4: Political and Legislative Reactions - Bipartisan pressure is mounting for investigations into the military's actions, with calls for hearings from Senate Armed Services Committee members [24]. - Legislative measures are being proposed that could impact the budget of military officials involved in these operations, emphasizing accountability [25].

近期，美国以"缉毒"为由，在委内瑞拉附近加勒比海域部署多艘军舰，对委施压。特朗普11月底威胁可 能"很快"通过陆路打击委内瑞拉"毒贩"。委内瑞拉多次指责美国意图通过军事威胁在委策动政权更迭， 并在拉美军事扩张。 （文章来源：央视新闻客户端） 有分析指出，这些制裁旨在阻止被制裁者获得在美国的任何财产或金融资产，并禁止美国公司和公民与 其进行任何商业往来。违反此项限制的银行和金融机构将面临制裁或执法行动。有分析指出，美国总统 唐纳德·特朗普此举意在进一步向委内瑞拉施压。 美国总统特朗普当地时间12月10日下午证实，美国在委内瑞拉附近以所谓"充分理由"扣押一艘大型油 轮。美国司法部长邦迪在社交媒体上发布了已解密的扣押行动视频。委内瑞拉副总统兼石油部长德尔茜 ·罗德里格斯当地时间10日晚表示，美国扣押一艘委内瑞拉油轮的行为暴露其"真实目的"，即企图非法 夺取委石油资源。罗德里格斯指出，美国方面的做法"构成国际不法行为并应承担责任"。 当地时间12月11日，美国财政部宣布对委内瑞拉实施新的制裁措施。制裁对象包括委总统马杜罗的三位 侄子以及另一名个人。此外，六家被指控运输委内瑞拉石油的公司以及六艘运输该国石油的船只也受到 ...

当地时间12月9日，中国驻英国使馆发言人就英方制裁中国企业答记者问。 记者： 12月9日，英国政府宣布对两家中国公司实施制裁，声称上述公司对英国及其盟友发动网络攻击，并称其行为与中国政府相关。请问你对此有 何评论？ 使馆发言人： 英国与美国狼狈为奸，蓄意诬蔑中国并对中国实体进行非法单边制裁，性质十分恶劣。中方对此坚决反对并已向英方提出严正交涉。 中方一贯依法打击各种形式的网络恶意活动。同时，我们坚决反对把网络安全问题政治化，反对在没有事实依据的情况下无端指责他国。 中方敦促英方立即纠正错误做法，撤销对中国企业的制裁，停止诬蔑抹黑中国。中方将采取必要措施维护自身合法权益。 ...