Russia Places German FAZ Correspondent on Federal Wanted List
The Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs has added Michael Martens, a correspondent for the German newspaper Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung (FAZ), to its federal wanted list. The journalist, who has covered the Ukraine-Russia conflict extensively, is the latest foreign media professional targeted by Moscow's legal system. This escalation reflects the Kremlin's tightening control over the information space and its efforts to pressure international journalists reporting on the ongoing war and internal Russian developments.
Date: August 20, 2026
Location: Moscow, Russia
Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War
Category: diplomacy
Severity: MEDIUM
Source: Kyiv Post