Kremlin Urges Venezuelan Opposition to Concede Defeat

The Kremlin has urged Venezuela's political opposition to concede and congratulate Nicolas Maduro on his presidential election win. Moscow criticized external influences for instigating instability in Venezuela. Maduro faces significant internal protests, with both him and his opponent, Edmundo Gonzalez, claiming victory.

The Kremlin on Tuesday urged Venezuela's political opposition to accept its defeat and congratulate Nicolas Maduro on his re-election win.

Amidst widespread protests in Venezuela, both Maduro and his opponent, Edmundo Gonzalez, have declared victory in the contested presidential election. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov emphasized the importance of the opposition accepting the results.

Peskov also criticized external entities for attempting to destabilize Venezuela, a key Russian ally under Maduro's socialist regime, and stressed that the nation should remain free from foreign intervention.

(With inputs from agencies.)