The Venezuelan Foreign Minister announced the words of solidarity and support from the Russian Ambassador.

Venezuelan Foreign Minister Ivan Gil held a meeting with Russian Ambassador to the country Sergey Melik-Baghdasarov, during which he received words of solidarity and support from him. Khil announced this on January 9 in the Telegram channel.

"We have received the Russian Ambassador to our country, Sergey Melik-Bagdasarov. During this meeting, we received from the Russian government a new signal of solidarity and support for the Venezuelan people and government, who are currently facing the abduction of Constitutional President Nicolas Maduro and First Lady Celia Flores as a result of illegal and unjustified military aggression that claimed the lives of more than a hundred civilians and military personnel," the statement said.

It is noted that the Venezuelan side agreed on the importance of joint protection of the diplomatic path of conflict resolution, as well as the need to respect international norms and the sovereignty of States. According to the diplomat, this approach is the only way to build constructive bilateral and international relations.

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Washington intends to take control of the oil sector, launch Western companies into the country and organize a transition of power.

The Russian Foreign Ministry said on January 6 that Russia welcomes the efforts of the Venezuelan authorities to protect state sovereignty and national interests. The statement notes that the oath of office of the Executive Vice President of Venezuela, Delcy Rodriguez, demonstrates the government's determination to ensure the unity of power and create conditions for stable development.

Maduro was taken to New York Federal Court on January 5 to face charges. In court, he declared his innocence and said that he was still the president of his country. The American court agreed to schedule a visit by consular officers to Venezuela. The judge ordered Maduro to appear in court on March 17 for a hearing.

On January 3, the Russian Foreign Ministry called on the US leadership to release Maduro.

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