The Lost Mercenary (2026)
Andrej Medvedev is the first Wagner Group mercenary who fought for Russia in Ukraine and fled to the West. He now lives in Oslo, is applying for political asylum, and says he wants to “find peace”. But he himself stands in the way of his integration in Norway, because despite his escape from Putin’s realm, Andrej remains a staunch Russian patriot. He has renounced Wagner and the war, but whether he will ever be able to leave his inner Russia behind is completely uncertain.
Director: Martin Joss, Konstantin Shishkin
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 58 min
Release Date: January 22, 2026
Original Language: ru
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Lost Mercenary about?
- Andrej Medvedev is the first Wagner Group mercenary who fought for Russia in Ukraine and fled to the West. He now lives in Oslo, is applying for political asylum, and says he wants to “find peace”. But he himself stands in the way of his integration in Norway, because despite his escape from Putin’s realm, Andrej remains a staunch Russian patriot. He has renounced Wagner and the war, but whether he will ever be able to leave his inner Russia behind is completely uncertain.
- Who directed The Lost Mercenary?
- The Lost Mercenary was directed by Martin Joss, Konstantin Shishkin.
- How long is The Lost Mercenary?
- The Lost Mercenary has a runtime of 58m (58 minutes).
- What genre is The Lost Mercenary?
- The Lost Mercenary is a Documentary film.