Overview
- Finland’s Border Guard confirmed the man was returned to Russia following his detention.
- Finnish public broadcaster Yle reports the man, identified as Evgeny, crossed into Finland on June 17 and applied for asylum.
- Yle says his social media posts indicate prior service with the Wagner private military company, a detail authorities have not verified.
- The Border Guard unit in North Karelia said it disclosed information after public claims about the man’s background spread.
- RIA Novosti reported the development citing Yle’s coverage.