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Ex-Wagner commander arrested in Norway for attempting return to Russia

Former commander of the Wagner mercenary group, Andrei Medvedev, was arrested by Norwegian police for attempting to illegally cross the border back into Russia, contradicting his claim of seeking asylum in Norway earlier this year. His lawyer asserts that there was a misunderstanding, stating that Medvedev was merely trying to locate where he crossed into Norway and was never near the border.
Medvedev escaped Russia via its Arctic border with Norway in January, claiming that he feared for his life after witnessing the mistreatment of Russian prisoners in Ukraine. He described running as Russian guards fired shots at him during his escape.
The arrest of Medvedev highlights the tense situation surrounding the Wagner mercenary group and their involvement in conflicts overseas, as well as the complexities of seeking asylum and the potential consequences for those involved.

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BBC News

Wagner deserter Andrey Medvedev held over bid to return to Russia

It is the latest colourful incident involving Andrey Medvedev, who has been in Norway since January.

3 months ago·United Kingdom

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NDTV

Ex-Wagner Commander Arrested In Norway For Trying To Cross Russian Border

Norwegian police have arrested a former commander of the Wagner mercenary group on suspicion that he tried to illegally cross the border back into Russia after seeking asylum in Norway earlier this year, the man's lawyer said on Saturday. Andrei Medvedev, who escaped Russia in January via its Arctic border with Norway, has described running as Russian guards fired shots at him. He has spoken about his time-fighting in Ukraine as part of the Wagn…

3 months ago·New Delhi, India

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CNN

Ex-Wagner commander arrested in Norway for attempting return to Russia

3 months ago·Atlanta, United States

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The Star Kuala Lumpur

Ex-Wagner commander arrested in Norway for attempting return to Russia

OSLO (Reuters) - Norwegian police have arrested a former commander of the Wagner mercenary group on suspicion that he tried to illegally cross the border back into Russia after seeking asylum in Norway earlier this year, the man's lawyer said on Saturday. Read full story

3 months ago·Malaysia

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South China Morning Post

Ex-Wagner commander arrested in Norway for attempting return to Russia

Andrei Medvedev, who escaped Russia in January via its Arctic border with Norway, has been taken into custody for illegally trying to return to his homeland, but his lawyer says it’s a misunderstanding.

3 months ago·Hong Kong

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Channel News Asia

Ex-Wagner commander arrested in Norway for attempting return to Russia

OSLO: Norwegian police have arrested a former commander of the Wagner mercenary group on suspicion that he tried to illegally cross the border back into Russia after seeking asylum in Norway earlier this year, the man's lawyer said on Saturday (Sep 23). Andrei Medvedev, who

3 months ago·Singapore

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