Former commander of the Russian paramilitary group Wagner Andrei Medvedev, who fled to Norway ten days ago, was arrested by the police under the Immigration Act. This was confirmed by both Medvedev and the police. The Paramilitary Lawyer Brynjulf RisnesHe said the arrest stemmed from a “strong disagreement” between the police and Medvedev state of life of the man in the shelter, where he has been welcomed since his escape to Norway. On the night of January 12/13, the 26-year-old Medvedev crossed the Russian-Norwegian border in the far north political asylum in the Scandinavian country after he defected. The man said he witnessed the field in Ukrainesummary killing of comrades of the Wagner group after being accused by superiors of not following orders received. Then he defected and said he was ready say everything what you have seen and know about the Wagner Group, its activities and its leader, Yevgeny Prigozhineven for those who examine them war crimes committed in Ukraine.
From arrival in Norway to separation
After being welcomed in Norway, Medvedev agreed to live in an assisted living facility. Until the disagreement about the living conditions with the authorities responsible for the arrest and transfer to a juvenile detention center. But now, said lawyer Risnes, “I will speak to the police and we will definitely find a solution.” Medvedev, reached by phone by the Guardian, confirmed he had been taken away from the first shelter and said he was concerned that might be the case expelled to Russia. The 26-year-old is the first soldier in the Wagner Group who fought in Ukraine and is said to have fled abroad.
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