"The EU already has a common position on Venezuela, it is clear and lies in the fact that the EU does not recognize the legitimate elections last year and recognizes as its legitimate institution - its National Assembly," Rog Novosti quoted Mogherini.

At the same time, she noted that the competence of the European Union does not include the recognition of other states, it is in the competences and prerogatives of the EU member states.

On January 23rd, Guaido declared himself the temporary head of Venezuela.

February 4, he was recognized by the provisional president of Venezuela, a number of EU countries.