On Tuesday, Russia accused the United States of “destabilize the world” causing tensions around Taiwan. It is for a possible visit to that island by the president of the United States House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi, that has unleashed the wrath of China.

“Washington destabilizes the world. Not a single conflict resolved in recent decadesbut many provoked them, “Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zajárova said on Telegram.

These statements seem to return the accusations made against Russia to the United States destabilization for the military offensive against Ukraine, and come after China’s warnings against a visit by Pelosi to Taiwan, an island it considers part of its territory.

Pelosi embarked on this week a tour in several Asian countries, which has already taken her to Singapore and this Tuesday is in Malaysia. Her itinerary includes stops in South Korea and Japan, but the prospect of a visit to Taiwan continues to attract attention.

Increasingly isolated on the international scene from its operation in Ukraine and economically affected by Western sanctions, Russia tries to get closer to China.

For its part, China warned Tuesday that the US would take “responsibility” and “will pay the price” if Pelosi visits Taiwan on his Asian tour.

“The United States will take responsibility and pay the price undermine China’s sovereignty and securityHua Chunying, a spokesman for the Chinese Foreign Ministry, told reporters.

Beijing regards Taiwan as part of its territory that he must reunite, by force if necessary, and has warned that he will consider Pelosi’s visit to the island a provocation.

Pelosi arrived in Malaysia on Tuesday, where met the prime minister and with the President of the Lower House of Parliament, on the second leg of his tour in Asia, after moving to Singapore.

In a statement, Pelosi said: “We are engaged in a wide range of discussions on how to achieve our common goals and to secure [la región del] Indo-Pacific“.

Russia, for its part, offered its on Tuesday support your Chinese allywho refused to condemn the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Several Taiwanese media quoted the comments from the island’s vice president of parliament, Tsai Chi Changwho stated that it was “very likely” that Pelosi would be traveling there in the next few days.

the Taiwanese newspaper Times of Freedom cited unidentified sources that Pelosi I was arriving on the island on Tuesday evening and he would meet with the president the next day Tsai Ing-wen.

Although the White House is in a compromised situation with this visit, the spokesperson for the United States National Security Council, John Kirbyhe stated that Pelosi “has the right” to make it happen.

“There is no reason for Beijing to turn a potential visit, consistent with longstanding US policy, into some sort of crisis,” Kirby added.

Kirby cited intelligence reports indicating that China it would prepare possible demonstrations of military strength which could include launching missiles into the Taiwan Strait or “large-scale” forays into Taiwanese airspace.

The official also reiterated that US policy on Taiwan has not changed. This implies support for Taiwanese self-government while recognizing Beijing over Taipeiand opposes both a formal declaration of independence by Taiwan and a forced takeover by China.

If the visit went on, Pelosi would the highest US official to visit Taiwan from his predecessor Newt Gingrich in 1997.

Source: AFP