# IN BRIEF: Russian MFA statements on FAZ reporter’s provocation, UN criticism

https://mins.news/en/item/27621

- TASS, 2026-08-20 18:09 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://tass.com/politics/2175783

> Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova called FAZ correspondent Michael Martens’ remarks about helping to kill more Russians a deliberate provocation. The ministry urged Russians living abroad to remain vigilant ahead of State Duma elections, warning of a high probability of extremist and protest actions, and criticized Rafael Grossi’s remarks about the UN.