Russia Puts German Journalist on Wanted List Over Nazi Question to Zelensky

The Russian Interior Ministry placed Michael Martens, a reporter for the German newspaper Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, on an international wanted list. The criminal case against him stems from remarks the journalist made during a press conference in Belgrade, which investigators classified as calls for violence. Conflict Began With Question to Zelensky The conflict began on August 8 during a joint appearance by Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. During the question-and-answer session, Martens addressed the Ukrainian leader with an offer to help. "Can you tell us Europeans what exactly we can do to help you kill more Russians?” Martens asked, later clarifying that he meant Russian soldiers specifically.