Russia Places German FAZ Correspondent on Wanted List
The Russian Interior Ministry added Michael Martens, a correspondent for the German newspaper Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung (FAZ), to its wanted list on August 20, 2026. While specific charges were not immediately detailed, the move is seen as part of a broader crackdown on foreign media reporting on the conflict in Ukraine. This follows similar actions against other international journalists who have been accused of spreading misinformation about the Russian military.
Date: August 20, 2026
Location: Moscow, Russia
Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War
Category: other
Severity: LOW
Source: Kyiv Post