MOSCOW, May 21. /TASS/. Moscow will seek compensation for potential damages caused by the illegal use of sovereign Russian assets frozen in the West, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said at a briefing.

She also spoke about Russian citizens in Transnistria, saying Moscow would employ every possible means to ensure their safety.

TASS has gathered the key statements made by the Foreign Ministry spokeswoman.

Putin’s China visit

Western media allegations that Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to China was thrown together at the last minute can only be met with a "hearty chuckle": "Shame and disgrace to those who wrote this because it’s nothing but speculation and disinformation."