# Embassy asks German prosecutors to assess FAZ journalist’s remarks about Russians

https://mins.news/en/item/25408

- TASS, 2026-08-18 18:01 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/politics/2174833

> The Russian Embassy in Berlin has asked the Berlin Public Prosecutor’s Office to assess whether FAZ correspondent Michael Martens’ remarks about possibly aiding in the killing of Russians contain elements of crimes including incitement to hatred, calls for unlawful acts or approval of criminal acts. The embassy said he had not apologized or retracted the remarks and reserved the right to pursue legal remedies.

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