Venezuela said Friday it launched talks with the United States on restoring diplomatic ties, days after US forces deposed Nicolas Maduro as its president.

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In moves that embodied the contradictions and fast-changing nature of the two countries’ relationship, both said on Friday that they were eyeing reopening embassies and restoring long-severed diplomatic ties.

The move embodied the contradictions and fast-changing nature of the two countries’ relationship.

Jan. 9 (UPI) -- Venezuela said Friday it has begun an "exploratory diplomatic process" with the United States aimed at restoring diplomatic missions in both countries, according to a statement from the Venezuelan Foreign Ministry.

It said the capture President Nicolas Maduro and his wife was a serious violation of international law.

The United States and Venezuela are exploring the possibility of restoring diplomatic relations.