Oscar Jenkins, Australian man reportedly killed fighting for Ukraine, is alive, Penny Wong says Foreign minister says government has received confirmation from Russia the 32-year-old is alive and in custody.
“We have made clear to Russia in Canberra and in Moscow that Mr Jenkins is a prisoner of war and Russia is obligated to treat him in accordance with international humanitarian law, including humane treatment.”.
Oscar Jenkins, the Australian man reported as killed in captivity by Russian forces in the war in Ukraine, is alive, Penny Wong has said.
“The Australian government has received confirmation from Russia that Oscar Jenkins is alive and in custody,” she said.
She said she had spoken directly with the Ukrainian foreign minister and to the president of the International Committee of the Red Cross, “and am grateful for their ongoing advocacy for Mr Jenkins”.
