Russian Chancellor urged the United States to "abandon their irresponsible plans" on Venezuela and Nicolás Maduro

The Russian Chancellor, Sergey Lavrov said On Sunday, his country condemns what he calls a campaign organized by the United States to overthrow Nicolás Maduro in Venezuela, which is why he urged Washington to cancel its "irresponsible" plans.

Lavrov made his statements at the beginning of a meeting in Moscow with the Foreign Minister of the Chavsite regime, Jorge Arreaza, where he denounced a "unprecedented US-led campaign to overthrow the legitimate government of Venezuela"According to him, the crisis in this country of South America" ​​requires a political dialogue ".

"We urge the Americans, and all those who support them, to abandon their irresponsible plans and to act exclusively within the limits of international law."broke the minister of Vladimir Putin.

In this sense, Lavrov felt that "only Venezuelans" can define the fate of their homeland. The chavisist leader went to Russia just days after Juan Guaidó, proclaimed president in charge of Venezuela, was surrounded by soldiers in an army headquarters and called on him. entire country to ignore Maduro.

In this regard, the diplomat dispelled any doubt as to his support for the Chavista leader: "We have again shown the intention to support the Venezuelan people and President Nicolás Maduro"

The Russian Foreign Minister made the remarks soon after an exceptional confrontation in front of his American counterpart, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, in Finland next week, take charge of disputes between Washington and Moscow for the political crisis in Venezuela.

According to the Kremlin, Putin told his interlocutor that external interference and attempts to change power by force only moved away from a peaceful solution to the crisis in this American country. Latin.

For badysts, Both parties seem reluctant to consider the military option and may be trying to come to an agreement behind the scenes..

But the actions on the ground could have more weight. Following the failure of a military uprising in his support this week, Guaidó called on Venezuelans to demonstrate in the country's main barracks.

Some experts doubt the real ability of Russia to influence the crisis.

(With information from Reuters and AFP)