A Russian man who reportedly is a former high-ranking member of the Russian private military contractor Wagner Group, has sought asylum in Norway, authorities said on January 16. The Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI) confirmed to AP that Andrei Medvedev had sought shelter in Norway. Medvedev's Norwegian lawyer, Brynjulf Risnes, was not immediately available for comment. The case was handed to the Norwegian immigration police and the man was transferred to Oslo to a center for violators of migration laws. Police in Norway have declined to comment on the case. To read the original story by AP, click here.
High-Ranking Wagner Group Member Seeks Asylum In Norway
Wagner Group headquarters in St. Petersburg