“We consider the election of the new leadership of the parliament as the result of a legitimate democratic procedure that promotes the return of the intra-Venezuelan political struggle to the constitutional field,” the Russian Foreign Ministry’s Information and Press Department said.
Moscow noted the need for dialogue between all political forces of the Bolivarian Republic of "without destructive outside interference" to restore order in the country.
The Russian Foreign Ministry recalled that the opposition had already discredited itself with “high-profile scandals” and confirmed its failure.
“The clumsy attempts by external forces to bring about a split and create the illusion of dual power, now inside the Venezuelan parliament, are doomed,” the Russian department emphasized.
Russia also calls on the international community to promote the democratic process in Venezuela and warns against violence and inciting confrontation.
On January 5, Guaido was removed from the post of Speaker of the Venezuelan Parliament following the results of the vote and was appointed Luis Parra in his place.
At the same time, supporters of Guaido announced his re-election for the next term.
The United States and the Organization of American States (OAS) supported Guaido.