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Former Wagner fighter seeks asylum in Norway

A pedestrian walks past a mural depicting Russia's paramilitary mercenaries 'Wagner Group' reading: "Wagner Group - Russian knights" on a building's wall in Belgrade.

A man claiming to be a former commander in the Russian private military contractor Wagner Group who fought in Ukraine is seeking asylum in Norway after fleeing there last week.

Authorities in Norway said border guards detained a man near the Russia-Norway border early Friday.

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