German broadcaster Deutsche Welle (DW) says it plans to take legal action against a Russian ban. “The measures of the Russian authorities are in no way comprehensible and a complete overreaction,” said Peter Limbourg, director general of the taxpayer-funded broadcaster. He said the Russian decision turned Deutsche Welle into a pawn in a way typical of autocratic states. “We protest fully against this absurd reaction of the Russian government and will take legal action against the announced measures,” Limbourg added. “Until the measures are officially communicated with us, we will continue to r…