MOSCOW: Russia has showed its readiness to facilitate the dialogue between Venezuela’s government and opposition. It has, however, warned the United States against intervening in the country’s internal affairs.

Russia, which has sided with President Nicolas Maduro in Velezuela crisis, on Tuesday said that the country would facilitate talks to end the ongoing crisis, according to agencies. Maduro retains control of state institutions, including the military. However, most western countries, including the United States, have recognized Guaido as Venezuela’s President.

Tass news agency quoted Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov as saying that Russia been maintaining contacts with the government of Venezuela and stand ready to provide service in order to facilitate the process of finding ways out.