China, Russia side with Maduro as US backs Venezuela challenger

The United States, Britain and major South American nations recognised opposition chief Juan Guaido as Venezuela's interim leader Thursday but China and Russia threw their weight behind embattled President Nicolas Maduro.Here are some of the key reactions after parliamentary speaker Guaido declared himself "acting president" of Venezuela on Wednesday.US President Donald Trump recognised Guaido as acting leader, declaring his National Assembly "the only legitimate branch of government duly electe