Australian teacher captured by Russian forces in Ukraine war is alive, foreign minister confirms
On 14 January, Australia summoned Russian ambassador Alexey Pavlovsky to answer questions about Mr Jenkins’s status. “The Russian Federation is obligated to treat all prisoners of war in accordance with international humanitarian law,” a spokesperson said in a statement at the time.
'Unequivocal response': Wong's warning to Russia as she says Australian is alive in captivity
Oscar Jenkins, once feared dead, is believed to be alive and in Russian captivity. Foreign Minister Penny Wong has called for his release and warned Moscow the federal government's response will be "unequivocal" if he is not treated humanely.
Australian officials believe captured soldier Oscar Jenkins alive despite reports of execution by Russian forces
Australian officials believe captured soldier Oscar Jenkins may still be alive despite reports that he had been executed by Russian forces.
PM says Oscar Jenkins may be alive and in Russian captivity
Australian foreign fighter Oscar Jenkins, who was believed to have been killed by Russian forces after his capture, may still be alive.
Australian feared dead in captivity is still alive, Russia says
The Australian government has been told by Moscow that one of its citizens in Russian captivity is still alive. Oscar Jenkins, a 32-year-old teacher, was captured last year while fighting for Ukraine.
Australian PoW Oscar Jenkins alive in Russia, Albanese government says
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.
Australian soldier Oscar Jenkins alive in Russian captivity despite reports of death
Australian officials believe Australian soldier Oscar Jenkins, who travelled to fight in defence of Ukraine, is alive and in Russian captivity, rather than dead as had been feared.
Australia confirms prisoner of war Oscar Jenkins alive
Australian Oscar Jenkins is being held as a prisoner of war by Russia but is alive after reports he had been killed, Foreign Minister Penny Wong said.
Australian soldier Oscar Jenkins captured while fighting for Ukraine confirmed alive
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.
Australian man Oscar Jenkins alive in Russian captivity, Anthony Albanese says
There were fears Oscar Jenkins had been killed by Russian forces after his capture while fighting for Ukraine. But the federal government says it has received confirmation the Australian is alive and in custody.
Welfare concern for Australian war prisoner in Russia
News that Australian Oscar Jenkins is alive has been welcomed but the federal government is calling on Russia to treat the prisoner of war justly and release him.
Australian soldier captured while fighting for Ukraine is alive: DFAT
Oscar Jenkins remains alive in Russian captivity, according to Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong, despite earlier reports ...
Russia could exploit Oscar Jenkins’ disappearance, warns Ukraine’s envoy
Ukraine’s ambassador says Australia should be wary of rumours put out by pro-Russian propagandists about the disappearance of Oscar Jenkins, warning it is “50-50” if the Melbourne-born man is dead or ...
Bombshell warning on Aussie ‘executed’
Ukraine’s ambassador has dropped a major warning about Australian fighter Oscar Jenkins in an exclusive interview with ...