Russia, Ukraine and 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 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 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 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.
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.
Australian soldier Oscar Jenkins believed to be alive in Russian captivity
Government officials believe an Australian soldier reportedly held captive in Russia is alive after initial fears he was killed.
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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 ...
Russian ‘Jake Paul’ ready to go back into Tszyu sweepstakes as fight locked in
A fighter dubbed Russia’s Jake Paul has been catapulted back into the Nikita Tszyu sweepstakes after signing on to throw down ...
There's no evidence that Australian fighter was executed by Russia, prosecutors told media
"There has been no transfer of the body (of Oscar Jenkins)," Ukraine's Ground Forces Command told a Ukrainian investigative ...
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 ...
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Does participating in Russian tournaments violate Australian sanctions? One expert warns it could
Australian tennis player Thanasi Kokkinakis's appearance at a Russian tournament in late 2024 has raised questions over the clarity of sanctions laws. Since Russia's full-scale invasion of ...
Australian tennis bosses forced to step in after star promotes Russia and makes trip
Australian tennis bosses stepped in after Thanasi Kokkinakis defied advice by competing in a Russian exhibition. The world No ...
Russian Coal Miners Face Bankruptcy
The Russian government is stepping in to help the industry hit by falling exports, sanctions and infrastructure challenges.
Aryna Sabalenka reaches the Australian Open semifinals as she seeks a third title in a row
Aryna Sabalenka’s bid for a third consecutive Australian Open championship will continue after she got past Anastasia ...
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 ...