Australia received confirmation from Russia that Oscar Jenkins, an Australian national fighting in Ukraine, is alive after initial reports of his death post-capture. The Australian government, led by Foreign Minister Penny Wong, has expressed serious concerns for Jenkins' treatment as a prisoner of war and called for his release. Wong emphasized that Russia is obligated under international humanitarian law to provide humane treatment to POWs. Initial suggestions of Jenkins' death had prompted warnings from Prime Minister Albanese about severe consequences for Russia should those claims prove true.
The Australian government has received confirmation from Russia that Oscar Jenkins is alive and in custody, highlighting serious concerns for his treatment as a POW.
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 well under international humanitarian law.
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