Russia, Ukraine and Australia

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
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.
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,
Welfare concern for Australian war prisoner in Russia
Australia is calling for the just treatment and release of Oscar Jenkins who Russia confirmed is being held as a prisoner of war after fighting for Ukraine.

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Russia, Ukraine issue conditions for end to war
Russia and Ukraine appear to be ready for peace talks but their leaders are issuing new conditions for an end to the war.
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