Russia to oppose coup attempts in Venezuela 'at U.S.' instigation' - Ryabkov

MOSCOW. May 22 (Interfax) - Attempts to stage a coup in Venezuela will continue, and Russia will be opposing them, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said.

"We will be opposing coup attempts, which have so far been unsuccessful; but I think they'll continue, particularly at the instigation of the U.S.," Ryabkov told journalists on Wednesday.