In the U.S. Congress called for the release of the opposition in Venezuela from the payment of Russia's debt. at the hearings in the house authorized member of the Department for international relations brad Sherman asked the US special envoy in Venezuela, to Elliott Abrams, are there conversations about the debt of Venezuela with the opposition and spoke of Russia that the debt will not be returned. "No, in this form did not say," replied Abrams. "This decision, which are obliged to accept they (the opposition - ed.)", he added, noting that the opposing political force in Venezuela promised to pay the " legitimate debt ". This Sherman expressed the hope that in this direction the steps will be performed, for example, that the rating agencies did not reduce the chart of Venezuela for the debt default of Russia. "penalties for nonpayment of criminal debts cannot be used," said Sherman. in addition, Abrams said that China is no longer issuing loans to the government of Venezuela. "currently, they are anxious to return what they have borrowed" - he said. He also expressed the opinion that to return these loans will not work if China comes out in support of Nicolas Maduro in which the state's economy is deteriorating even more. "Our message, what we give them (China - ed.) gave, is simple: if you continue to support Maduro and the Venezuelan economy will deteriorate further, you will never get your money" - drew the attention of the special representative. before Maduro said in an interview Last news that Venezuela will fulfill financial obligations to Russia and China. in early February, "Rosneft" has published a report stating the amount of the debt of Venezuela to the Russian firm. So, on December 31, 2017 debt prepayments were $ 4, 6 billion dollars, and on December 31, 2018 2. 3 billion dollars. This is the basic amount, excluding %. in March 2018 in the organization has told, that has given the Venezuelan PDVSA 6, $ 5 billion of advances for oil deliveries. Full repayment is expected by the end of 2020. in January, the opposition leader of Venezuela Juan Guido proclaimed himself " President ", he was aware of the United States. Legitimate head of the country Nicolas Maduro criticized the prosecution of Washington in the coup attempt. Russia, China and other States were unwilling to recognize Guido " President." <span style="color:darkgray