The former mercenary said he crossed Russia's Arctic border with Norway, where he had to climb through barbed-wire fences and escape a border patrol with dogs.
has contacted Risnes for comment.
Founded in 2014, the Wagner Group is a group of private mercenaries, believed to constitute about 10 percent of Russia's forces in Ukraine. It has also taken part in conflicts in Syria, Libya, Mali, and the Central African Republic.Medvedev joined the group on July 6 last year on a four-month contract. In the interview with Gulagu.net, he said he feared for his life after refusing to continue fighting for the group founded and financed by Russian businessman Yevgeny Prigozhin.
He refused to serve another term, he said, adding that he was afraid of being executed in a similar way toPrigozhin issued a statement in response to Medvedev fleeing to Norway, accusing the fugitive of mistreating prisoners. "Be careful, he's very dangerous," Prigozhin said in a statement released by his spokeswoman. He did not provide any details about his allegation.
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