US and Russia push rival UN resolutions on Venezuela
11 February 2019 |
10:35 am
The US is pushing the UN Security Council to call for fresh presidential elections in Venezuela. Russia has proposed an alternative draft, which shows concern over outside interference in the nation's internal affairs.
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