Russia has admitted sending 'specialists' into Venezuela under a military cooperation deal, but denied that they would be used in military operations.
The country said its personnel would pose no threat to regional stability, brushing aside calls from the United States to remove all its military staff from Venezuela.
It comes as supporters of opposition leader Juan Guaido and the man he is trying to oust, President Nicolas Maduro, held rival demonstrations today.
Shops have been left without food and cities without electricity under the rule of President Maduro.
Russia has denied its 'specialists' will be used for military operations as supporters of the opposition leader Juan Guaido and rival supporters of the President Maduro held protests just 18 miles apart. (Pictured) Bolivarian National police try to hold off supporters of President Maduro during a rally in Caracas yesterday
Supporters of the Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro have also held an 'anti-imperialist' protest in the capital, Caracas
A Russian Ilyushin II-62M Air Force plane arrived in Venezuela with troops and equipment last weekend, although Putin's country denies its 'specialists' will be used in military operations
Maria Zakharova, Russian foreign ministry spokeswoman, said: 'The Russian side clearly stated the purpose of the arrival of its specialists to Caracas. This is not about any 'military contingents'.
'Thus, the speculations about the conduct of certain 'military operations' by Russia in Venezuela are absolutely groundless.'
Supporters of Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido protested in Los Teques, 18 miles from the capital city Caracas, today as President Maduro's supporters gathered for an 'anti-imperialist' rally in the capital.
Juan Guaido's supporters have held protests in the city of Los Teques today which is 18 miles from the capital
An opposition supporter holds a sign that reads '#MaduroLeaveNow' as she demonstrates in the streets of Caracas
Juan Guiado greets supporters in Los Teques, Venezuela, today just 18 miles from the capital city of Caracas
Supporters of President Maduro in Caracas take part in an 'anti-imperialist' protest
Such dueling demonstrations have become a pattern in past weeks as Venezuela's opposing factions vie for power in a country enduring economic turmoil and a humanitarian crisis.
The rallies came a day after the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies said it is poised to deliver aid to Venezuela next month.
The humanitarian group says it will remain neutral and has warned both sides in the Venezuelan conflict not to interfere with the aid distribution.
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