Russia opposes Taiwan independence in any form, FM Lavrov says
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov speaks during a press conference following talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi in Moscow, Russia, December 17, 2025. REUTERS/Ramil Sitdikov/Pool
Dec 28 (Reuters) - Russia opposes Taiwan’s independence in any form and considers the island an inseparable part of China, Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said in remarks published on Sunday.
In an interview with Russia's TASS state news agency, Lavrov also urged Japan to “think carefully” about what he described as a course towards militarisation".
(Reporting by Lidia Kelly in Melbourne; Editing by William Mallard)
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