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Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov spoke by phone with Venezuelan Vice President and Oil Minister Delcy Rodríguez and said the Russian side will continue to support Venezuela in defending its sovereignty and national interests.
Lavrov said that in the face of armed aggression against Venezuela, Russia stands firmly on the side of the Venezuelan people and is ready to continue to support Venezuela in defending its state sovereignty and national interests.
Both sides said they supported steps to prevent further escalation of the situation and to seek a solution through dialogue.
During the telephone conversation, they also reaffirmed their willingness to further strengthen the Russian-Venezuelan comprehensive strategic partnership.
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