The US is ready to use other means after diplomatic attempts to persuade Russia to withdraw military personnel from Venezuela did not find any response from Moscow, said US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.

According to him, they have talked with Russia and said how seriously US perceive the threat associated with the continued use of their military force inside Venezuela, The Voice of America reported.

US will turn to other means of power so that the Venezuelan people have a chance to get the democracy they deserve without a Cuban or Russian interference, he said.