Oscar Jenkins is an Australian teacher. He volunteered to fight for Ukraine during the Russian invasion and was taken prisoner by Russian forces. In December 2024, videos posted on social media showed him being questioned and struck repeatedly by a Russian interrogator. [1] On 14 January 2025, reports emerged that Jenkins had been killed. [2] Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese promised ...

2 days ago · Key Points. Ukraine will negotiate a prisoner swap with Russia to secure Australian Oscar Jenkins' release. Jenkins, who went to Ukraine to fight, is believed to be alive and in Russian captivity.

Jan 29, 2025 · The Albanese government is pressing Russia to release captured soldier Oscar Jenkins after the extraordinary revelation the Australian, who travelled to fight in defence of Ukraine, is alive in ...

Jan 14, 2025 · DFAT is making "urgent enquiries" after a media report that Australian Oscar Jenkins has been killed by Russian forces. Mr Jenkins, a 32-year-old Melbourne-born man, had been fighting alongside Ukrainian forces when he was captured by Russian soldiers.

Jan 29, 2025 · Australian Oscar Jenkins was a biology teacher who ended up fighting alongside seasoned commandos in the Ukrainian International Legion. Russia's ambassador has advised that Mr Jenkins was being ...

Jan 15, 2025 · A sergeant who served alongside Oscar Jenkins in Ukraine has confirmed the Australian was tortured "for days" before his execution and described the 32-year-old Melburnian as “a hero”.

Melbourne private school teacher Oscar Jenkins went to fight for Ukraine last year before being snatched by Russian soldiers. An Australian volunteer soldier in Ukraine is believed to have been killed after being captured by Russian forces on the frontline — the first Australian Prisoner of War to be put to death in more than 70 years.

Jan 15, 2025 · How Australian Oscar Jenkins, a regular civilian working as a biology teacher, ended up fighting alongside seasoned commandos in the Ukrainian International Legion.

Dec 23, 2024 · The man, whose hands appear to be tightly bound with silver tape, identifies himself on camera as 32-year-old Oscar Jenkins and says he lives in Australia and Ukraine.

Jan 29, 2025 · Australian soldier Oscar Jenkins is reportedly alive and in Russian captivity after fears that he was killed in Ukraine. (Telegram) "We still hold serious concerns for Mr Jenkins as a prisoner of ...