Russia, Australia and Ukraine

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 teacher believed to have been killed by Russia in Ukraine is alive, says foreign minister
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.
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 Minister Penny Wong announced.
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.
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,
Australian POW feared executed by Russia is alive, Penny Wong says
An Australian volunteer soldier fighting for Ukraine who was reported to have been executed by Russian forces after being taken prisoner is alive, Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong said on Jan. 29.
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Russia could seek to exchange Australian war prisoner
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