# Dodik says FAZ journalist Martens could be barred from entering Republika Srpska

https://mins.news/en/item/23177

- TASS, 2026-08-15 20:15 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2173765

> Milorad Dodik said Republika Srpska may ban Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung correspondent Michael Martens from entering the territory over remarks concerning the killing of Russians. He said Banja Luka’s position still needs to be determined and that an entry ban was one possible option.

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