Russia's Foreign Ministry has called for dialogue to help solve the ongoing crisis in Venezuela.
It comes amid growing fears that Russia will intervene militarily to ensure the continuity of Nicolas Maduro's presidency.
Julia Chapman has more from Moscow:

Afghanistan says Pakistani airstrikes kill at least three
Delays at some UK airports due to latest air traffic control failure
Textile factory fire in southern Chinese city of Foshan kills 8
Typhoon approaches eastern Japan, prompts flood and landslide warnings
Australia to seek UN Security Council seat from 2029