The corresponding press release is published on the official website of the organization.

“There were a number of initiatives from several groups of countries. I talked with supporters of each of these initiatives, but the UN Secretariat decided not to participate in any of these groups in order to be able, at their request, to help find a political solution to the crisis, ”the statement said.

Earlier, the head of EU diplomacy, Federica Mogherini, said that EU countries are making decisions on recognizing Juan Guaido as interim head of Venezuela according to their national prerogatives.

Ukraine recognized Juan Guaido as the leader of the “democratic opposition” and called for the prevention of the use of force to resolve the situation in Venezuela

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.