Russia, Ukraine and Australia
An Australian national who was reportedly killed after his capture by Russian forces in Ukraine is alive, Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong said Wednesday. “The Australian government has received confirmation from Russia that Oscar Jenkins is alive and in custody,
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The Kremlin has accused the Australian government of giving ex-Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel the green light to fight in Ukraine, despite citing no evidence to prove their claim.
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Australian citizen Oscar Jenkins, who fought for the Ukrainian Armed Forces, is in Russian captivity, Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong announced.
An Australian who was feared dead after being captured by Russia while fighting for Ukraine has been confirmed as alive and in captivity.
A Melbourne school teacher has been confirmed alive two weeks after he was feared killed by Russian forces amid the Ukraine war. Oscar Jenkins, who has no military background, volunteered to fight for Ukraine despite the Australian Government’s plea for citizens not to join the country’s military efforts.
The Kremlin’s claim against Canberra comes after Russian officials dragged their heels confirming Australian POW Oscar Jenkins is alive.
It comes as the Russian embassy accuses Australian politicians and media of promoting an anti-Russian narrative.
A clip featuring Russian troops interrogating Oscar Jenkins who fought for Ukraine surfaced in December Russian authorities have notifie
Russian officials have confirmed Oscar Jenkins is alive, Penny Wong has said, ending nearly a month of uncertainty around the captured Australian fighter’s fate.