Australia Confirms Captured Citizen Alive in Russian Custody
Australian officials have received confirmation from Moscow that Oscar Jenkins, a 32-year-old teacher who was fighting for Ukraine, remains alive in Russian custody. This news comes after previous reports suggested he had died while being held captive. Foreign Minister Penny Wong issued a statement Wednesday, confirming Jenkins' status, though expressing continued concern for his welfare as a prisoner of war. The Australian government has called for his release and emphasized Russia's obligations under international humanitarian law regarding prisoner treatment. Prior to this confirmation, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese had been urgently seeking information about Jenkins' status. Ukraine's ambassador to Australia welcomed the news but requested video evidence of Jenkins' well-being from Russian authorities. Jenkins, believed to be the first Australian held as a prisoner of war in the Ukraine conflict, was last seen in a December video showing him bound and […]