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(CNN Spanish) - When referring to the negotiation process between the delegation of the questioned government of Nicolás Maduro and that of Juan Guaidó in Barbados, the ambassador
of Russia in Venezuela, Vladimir Zaemsky, told CNN that in the last round of negotiations the parties had agreed almost 75% of the numerous points that were on the table.
In this way, Zaemsky says, the participants confirmed their political will to achieve results and indicated that this was absolutely feasible.
A source close to the Guaidó delegation for the dialogue told CNN that the key rule of the negotiation is that nothing is agreed until everything is
agreed.
CNN tried to contact Maduro's delegation, but has not yet received an answer.
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One of the issues discussed, according to sources close to both delegations, is the call for general elections, including the presidential one. But nevertheless,
It has not been determined what conditions or what date the parties would accept.
Meanwhile, the Russian ambassador rejected the deepening of the sanctions imposed on August 5 by the United States to the Maduro government, and that they were backed
by Guaidó, because, in his opinion, they constitute a key error. He added that these spoiled the "promising atmosphere that was in the air" and aggravated the situation in the country.
Vladimir Zaemsky, Russian ambassador to Venezuela. (Credit: YURI KADOBNOV / AFP / Getty Images)
For the Russian diplomat, the negotiation promoted by Norway must be an absolute priority for a solution acceptable to the parties. Similarly, he denied
to US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, who on April 30 said that Nicolás Maduro was ready to leave the country, but that Russia prevented him.
Zaemsky added that, in that case, he as ambassador should have taken the corresponding steps or, at the very least, be aware of all circumstances.
of this matter.
He concluded by stating that with all responsibility "that information is pure fantasy."
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