Daily brief
Russia said it would carefully consider a request for asylum from Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro if petitioned, according to its ambassador. The statement comes amid heightened US pressure on Venezuela.
Trump joked about running for Venezuelan president, saying he would 'quickly learn Spanish' and win big.
China's foreign ministry refuted claims that it had taken a negative stance toward Iran and Venezuela, accusing a US official of maliciously sowing discord.
Venezuelan opposition leader plans to hold a rally in Madrid with the diaspora.