Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin spoke on the phone about the situation in Venezuela

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed the telephone conversation that took place today between Russian President Vladimir Putin and his American counterpart, Donald Trump, "about an hour and a half or so ". and on whose content no data has been provided.

The spokesperson of the White House, Sarah Sanders confirmed the "long" conversation. "The two leaders knew that there was no conspiracy" with Russia since the 2016 Trump campaign, Sanders said

During the call, Trump said that "the United States is with the people of Venezuela," said Sanders., referring to Washington's support for interim President Juan Guaidó. Sanders badured that North America "reiterated the need for a peaceful transition" in Venezuela.

"The president has focused on the call to help the people of Venezuela to make sure they get the food and help they need."explained the spokesman.

During the interview that took place on Wednesday, Pompeo also badured Lavrov that he took note of his statement on Tuesday in which the Russian Foreign Ministry had asked to renounce violence and backed the return of stability and prosperity to Russia. Venezuela

For his part, Lavrov warned the US secretary of state against pursuing "aggressive measures" in Venezuela. The head of Russian diplomacy also denounced that "the interference of the United States in the internal affairs of a sovereign country and the threats to its leaders constitute a flagrant violation of international law".

While the Donald Trump administration led international support to Guaidó, who proclaimed himself interim president of Venezuela last January, Russia has maintained its support for Maduro.who has been an ally since coming to power.

Sanders detailed that the two leaders also addressed the situation in Ukraine, North Korea and a possible new "nuclear deal" that could include China. In addition, they spoke "very briefly" of the conclusion of the investigation of the special prosecutor Robert Mueller on the alleged interference of Russia in the elections of 2016 to express his satisfaction with the end of this- this.