He noted that Washington's policy of containing countries pursuing an independent policy has not been successful, and the visits of US officials to Taiwan are fraught with undermining regional and international stability.

“Russia, in turn, not in words, but in deeds, adheres to the “one China” principle, according to which Taiwan is an integral part of the PRC,” RIA Novosti quotes Ilyichev’s statement.

Earlier, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Beijing appreciates Moscow's announcement of support for the One China principle.