OREANDA-NEWS The U.S. has approved a $120 million arms sale to Taiwan, according to the website of Radio Taiwan International.

It is noted that the deal needs approval from the U.S. Congress before it can be concluded. According to the Taiwanese Defense Ministry, it should take about a month, according to the website.

Taiwanese defense officials reportedly welcomed the U.S. willingness to provide military assistance. According to them, this will help the Taiwanese Navy "make sure that its warships are properly equipped to defend the country".

Earlier, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova reacted to the latest US statements and actions in support of Taiwan. Previously, it was reported that the U.S. was pressuring Taiwan by selling them American weapons, which, according to Washington's analysis, are suitable for repelling hypothetical aggression from China.