Sergey Lavrov, the head of Russian foreign affairs, stated on Sunday that Russia respects and will justify China's territorial integrity in the event of a Taiwan-related conflict.

In an interview with TASS, Lavrov stated in relation to a potential escalation of conflicts in the Taiwan Strait regarding the Great Neighborliness, Friendship, and Cooperation with China of July 16, 2001, where one of the basic principles enshrined in this document is shared aid in protecting national unity and territorial integrity. So, the Russian Foreign Minister reiterated that his nation opposes the island's independence and views it as a part of China. He also claimed that the West had exacerbated conflicts in the area for its own gain. Taiwan is being used as a military-strategic isolation resource against China today. Some in the West are not opposed to utilizing Chinese money and technology, he asserted. There is also a professional attention. He also claimed that Taiwan had been given arms by the United States. He continued," Taiwan is receiving cheap US weapons at market prices. "

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