Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov held a telephone conversation with U.S. Secretary of state Michael Pompeo. About it is notified on the Internet representation of the Russian Ministry of foreign Affairs. The sides discussed the situation in Venezuela, where supported by the United States opposing a political force staged a coup Attempt. yesterday morning, the leader of the Venezuelan opposition Juan Guido and his supporters gathered in Caracas on the highway in front of the military base Carlota. Guido tried to convince the people to take to the streets and promised support from the military. He announced "the beginning of the final phase of the operation" Freedom ", aimed at the overthrow of the legitimate authorities. The opposition supported the United States. U.S. policy openly campaigned Venezuelan military to the side of Guido. In the capital of the United States hinted at the possibility of military invasion. Advisor to the President of the United States John Bolton said that " all options are on the table ". However, the army did not betray Maduro, despite signals from the United States. The head of the Ministry of defense of Venezuela Vladimir Padrino said that the armed forces are ready to defend the order and a peaceful life. The coup was criticized by the head of the Supreme court Meikel Moreno. Maduro spoke with an appeal to the people, in which he expressed the gratitude of Venezuelans who came to the presidential Palace to defend and Express support for it. He also said that he gave the order to investigate the coup Attempt and promised that everyone who took to the streets with weapons to overthrow the government, will find and put on trial. in Venezuela, January 21, were launched numerous protests against President Maduro shortly after the oath of office. The head of the National Assembly, controlled by the opposition, Juan Guido illegally declared himself the temporary head of the country. Some Western countries led by the United States spoke about the recognition of Guido. For his Part, Maduro called the head of the Parliament a puppet of the US. Russia, China, Turkey and several other countries endorsed Maduro as the legitimate President. In the capital of Russia called "presidential status" Guido non-existent. <span style="color:darkgray