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Story summary
- Yevgeny, a Russian national, was deported by North Karelia Border Guard from Finland to Russia after illegally crossing the border in June and having his asylum claim denied.
- He has a military background with the Wagner Group and posted videos showing combat in Ukraine.
- The North Karelia Border Guard cited public claims about his background but did not verify their accuracy.
- The incident highlights tensions around Wagner mercenaries in Eastern Europe.
