BBC: Venezuela crisis: Russia condemns bid to 'usurp power' from Maduro
Russia has condemned foreign powers for backing a Venezuelan opposition leader who declared himself interim president, calling it a bid to "usurp power".
Moscow said that the move violated international law and was a "direct path to bloodshed".
Juan Guaidó declared himself interim leader on Wednesday - a move recognised by the US and several other nations.
President Nicolás Maduro, who retains some other nations' support, broke off relations with the US in response.
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WNU Editor: This is Russia's exposure in Venezuela .... Factbox: Oil, loans, military - Russia's exposure to Venezuela (Reuters). Many Russians (including this one) predicted that this was gong to happen .... Russia spent billions to build influence in Venezuela. Now it faces a bet gone bad (Washington Post).
More News On Russian Support For The Maduro Regime
Russia warns U.S. against military intervention in Venezuela: Ifax -- Reuters
Putin: Foreign interference in Venezuela’s internal affairs grossly violates international law -- RT
US interfering in Venezuela? No need to ask Mueller to determine that – Lavrov -- RT
Kremlin backs Venezuela's Maduro, while West turns up heat -- Reuters
Venezuela Turmoil Puts Billions of Dollars in Russian Investment in Jeopardy -- WSJ
Kremlin says ‘too early’ to discuss market impact of potential embargo on Venezuelan oil -- TASS
Russia: no OPEC, non-OPEC meeting proposed over Venezuela turmoil -- Reuters
Russia Is Only Half Right About Washington's Venezuela "Interference" -- Kenneth Rapoza, Forbes