Russian President Vladimir Putin told Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro Wednesday he supported talks between the embattled leader and the opposition, warning that refusing dialogue could further threaten the crisis-wracked country.
Welcoming the leftist leader at the Kremlin, Putin reiterated support for Maduro but also indicated the Venezuelan president should be open to dialogue with his critics.
"No doubt we support the dialogue that you, Mr President, and your government are having with the opposition forces," Putin said.
"We believe that any refusal to have dialogue is irrational, harms the country, and only threatens the population's well-being."
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