“We had contacts on the situation in Venezuela with Russia, with the Russian government - on the situation there and on the American proposal. We had no contacts (on this occasion. - RT ) with the Maduro regime, ”he told TASS.
He emphasized that the American side did not discuss its proposals with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his entourage.
On March 31, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the United States was putting forward a plan for a settlement in Venezuela, which provides for the creation of an interim government with representatives of the opposition and the current government.
The proposal also provides for the subsequent lifting of sanctions.
On March 27, the Russian Foreign Ministry called for the lifting of sanctions in a pandemic.