Russia, Australia

Australian teacher believed to have been killed by Russia in Ukraine is alive, says foreign minister
An Australian man who was feared dead after being captured by Russian forces is alive, foreign minister Penny Wong has announced. Oscar Jenkins, 32, a teacher who signed up to fight for Ukraine against Russia,
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 feared executed by Russia is alive, Penny Wong says
Oscar Jenkins went missing on Dec. 16 in 2024 while on a combat mission near the village of Mykolaivka in Luhansk Oblast.
'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.
Welfare concern for Australian war prisoner in Russia
Australia is calling for the just treatment and release of Oscar Jenkins who Russia confirmed is being held as a prisoner of war after fighting for Ukraine.
Tennis Australia warns against competing in Russia amid Kokkinakis reports
Tennis Australia says it has advised its players against competing in Russia following reports that Davis Cup team member Thanasi Kokkinakis was featured in an exhibition in St. Petersburg two months ago.
Russia says Aussie fighting for Ukraine and feared dead is alive in captivity
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Wednesday Russia has reported Oscar Jenkins is alive and in custody. The Australian man went to Ukraine to fight against Russia's invasion and was feared dead.
Australia Says Citizen Reported Killed After Capture in Ukraine Is Alive
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,
Australia confirms war prisoner held alive by Russians
Australian Oscar Jenkins is alive as a prisoner of war in Russian territory and his welfare is "normal", according to Russia's ambassador after execution fears.
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Australia demands Russians free soldier Oscar Jenkins after confirmation he is alive
Australian officials believe Australian soldier Oscar Jenkins, who travelled to fight in defence of Ukraine, is alive and in ...
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Russia confirms capture of Australian who fought for Ukraine
Australian citizen Oscar Jenkins, who fought for the Ukrainian Armed Forces, is in Russian captivity, Australian Foreign ...
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 ...
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Thanasi Kokkinakis was warned against playing in Russia. He went anyway
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Disinformation is an 'integral part' of Russia's military operations
Army veteran Glenn Kolomeitz discusses Russian military disinformation amid reports the government received word from Russia that Australian fighter Oscar Jenkins is alive.