Oscar Jenkins

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. On 14 January 2025, reports emerged that Jenkins had been killed. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese promised the "strongest action possible" against Russia if the death of Jenkins was confirmed. Leader of the opposition Peter Dutton called for Russia's ambassador to Australia to be expelled if Jenkins had been executed.