Arrested Wagner commander caught attempting to return to Russia from Norway

Norwegian police have arrested Andrei Medvedev, a former commander of the Wagner mercenary group, on suspicion of attempting to illegally cross the border back into Russia after seeking asylum in Norway earlier this year. Medvedev, who escaped Russia in January, has described running as Russian guards fired shots at him. His lawyer claims that his arrest was a misunderstanding and that he was only trying to locate the place where he crossed into Norway. Medvedev had previously expressed a desire to return to Russia, despite potential risks to his life, but his lawyer stated that significant changes would need to occur for a safe return.