The US has threatened Russia with consequences for the support Maduro
The US special envoy for Venezuela Elliott Abrams told reporters that in Russia "soon learn" that the support of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro will not go unpunished.
The US special envoy for Venezuela Elliott Abrams told reporters that in Russia "soon learn" that the support of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro will not go unpunished.
first Advisor to the US President for national security Robert O "Brien said that North America is ready to take in the near future measures concerning "Rosneft" if it does not change its policy regarding Venezuela.
Abrams did not give details, whether we are talking About imposing sanctions against " Rosneft ", But said that the American Commissioners had already noted the "growing role" of the organization in Venezuela." When we have a proper announcement, we will make it. But it's not today, " He added.
Russian foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov at a press conference in Mexico city said these statements to the U.S. capital.
The leader of the Venezuelan opposition Juan Guido now is a visit to the US capital. He held meetings with Donald trump and Secretary of state Mike Pompeo. In the state Department at the meeting revealed that North America "will double efforts" to offset Maduro from power.
on Wednesday, the Commissioner of the U.S. administration said that Washington in the next 30 days will take fresh actions regarding Venezuela. First, the US Treasury Department expanded the list of punishments against Venezuela at the expense of seven Residents, including the well-known parliamentarians, including Luis Parra, who was elected to the position of speaker of the Venezuelan Parliament instead of Guido illegally declared himself the temporary head of the country.
in Venezuela, 21 January 2019 was launched numerous protests against President Nicolas 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" of Guido non-existent.
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