Russia, Australia

Russia could seek to exchange Australian war prisoner
Moscow might keep Australian war prisoner Oscar Jenkins for a future high-profile swap with Russians held in jail in the West, an expert says.
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.
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 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.
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.
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,
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.
Russia claims Australia has 'gotten the Oscar Jenkins story wrong'
The Russian Embassy in Australia has blamed Australia for failing to take responsibility for Oscar Jenkins, who left ...
Tennis Australia warns against competing in Russia after Kokkinakis reportedly played there
Tennis Australia says it has advised its players against competing in Russia following reports that Davis Cup team member ...
Kremlin accuses Australia of giving ex-ADF personnel the green light to fight in Ukraine
The Kremlin has accused the Australian government of giving ex-Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel the green light to fight in Ukraine, despite citing no evidence to prove their claim.
S2 #4 POUYEHALI. How businessmen from Bobruisk carried 27 suitcases to Australia
"Pouehali" is an SBS Russian podcast where we talk about the waves of emigration from Russia and the Soviet Union. In the ...
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 ...
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 ...