MOSCOW, July 30 Russia may become one of the first countries where Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro will visit after his re-election; he will be expected in the Russian Federation, said Russian Ambassador to Venezuela Sergei Melik-Bagdasarov.
«As local high-ranking officials told me, one of the first places where Nicolas Maduro intends to visit after his re-election is Russia. Therefore, we will wait,» Melik-Bagdasarov said on the air of the Russia 24 TV channel.
Unrest in Venezuela
Presidential elections in Venezuela were held on July 28, and the following day the National Electoral Council declared Maduro the elected president for 2025-2031.
Presidential elections in Venezuela were held on July 28, and the following day the National Electoral Council declared Maduro the elected president for 2025-2031.
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Protests that broke out after the elections in Venezuela engulfed most of the country on July 29.
Protests that broke out after the elections in Venezuela engulfed much of the country on July 29.
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The unrest affected the capital district and 19 states.
The unrest affected the capital district and 19 states.
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Unrest took place in the states of Anzoategui, Apure, Aragua, Barinas, Bolivar, Guarico, Carabobo, Cojedes, La Guaira, Lara, Merida, Miranda, Nueva Esparta, Portuguesa, Zulia, Tachira, Trujillo, Falcon and Yaracuy.
Unrest took place in the states of Anzoategui, Apure, Aragua, Barinas, Bolivar, Guarico, Carabobo, Cojedes, La Guaira, Lara, Merida, Miranda, Nueva Esparta, Portuguesa, Zulia, Tachira, Trujillo, Falcon and Yarakuy.
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Protesters in Caracas tried to break into the Argentine embassy, threw Molotov cocktails at police officers, and law enforcement officers responded with gas.
Protesters in Caracas tried to break into the Argentine embassy, threw Molotov cocktails at police officers, and law enforcement officers responded with gas.
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In the state of Anzoategui, protesters tried to tear down a statue of Latin American poet Jose Hernandez, and were detained.
In the state of Anzoategui, protesters tried to tear down a statue of Latin American poet Jose Hernandez, they were detained.
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Protesters also tore down and burned a statue of former Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez in the state of La Guaira.
Protesters also tore down and burned a statue of former Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez in the state of La Guaira.
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Authorities reported more than 20 military casualties.
Authorities reported more than 20 military casualties.
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At least 15 people have been detained for vandalism and destabilizing actions.
At least 15 people have been detained for vandalism and destabilizing actions.
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The Venezuelan government has declared that a number of countries have interfered in the elections and in the people's right to self-determination.
The Venezuelan government has declared that a number of countries have interfered in the elections and in the people's right to self-determination.
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Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro compared the protests in the country to «color revolutions».
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro compared the protests in the country to «color revolutions.»
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Venezuelan authorities are calling on people to come out on July 30 for a demonstration in defense of peace in the country.
Venezuelan authorities are calling on people to come out on July 30 for a demonstration in defense of peace in the country.
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Presidential elections in Venezuela were held on July 28, and the following day the National Electoral Council declared Maduro the elected president for 2025-2031.
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The protests that broke out after the elections in Venezuela engulfed most of the country on July 29.
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The unrest affected the capital district and 19 states.
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The unrest took place in the states of Anzoategui, Apure, Aragua, Barinas, Bolivar, Guarico, Carabobo, Cojedes, La Guaira, Lara, Merida, Miranda, Nueva Esparta, Portuguesa, Zulia, Tachira, Trujillo, Falcon and Yaracuy.
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Protesters in Caracas tried to break into the Argentine embassy, threw Molotov cocktails at police officers, and law enforcement officers responded with gas.
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In the state of Anzoategui, protesters tried to tear down a statue of Latin American poet Jose Hernandez, and were detained.
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Protesters also tore down and burned a statue of former Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez in the state of La Guaira.
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Authorities reported more than 20 injured soldiers.
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At least 15 people have been detained for vandalism and destabilizing actions.
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The Venezuelan government announced the intervention of a number of countries in elections and in the people's right to self-determination.
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Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro compared the protests in the country to «color revolutions.»
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Venezuelan authorities are calling on people to come out on July 30 for a demonstration in defense of peace in the country.
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