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Australia Confirming Possible Execution of Citizen by Russian Forces

A video on Russian Telegram accounts purportedly shows Oscar Jenkins, and Australian captured by Russian forces while fighting in Ukraine.
Australia Confirming Possible Execution of Citizen by Russian Forces
A screenshot captured from an undated video obtained from ‘Sladkov+’ Telegram Account on Dec. 23, shows captured Australian soldier Oscar Jenkins in Ukraine. AAP Image/Obtained via 'Sladkov+' Telegram Account
Rex Widerstrom
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The Australian government, through its embassy in Moscow, is seeking confirmation of reports that 32-year-old Oscar Jenkins, an Australian citizen, has been captured and possibly killed by Russian forces in Ukraine.

The Russian ambassador to Australia has also been summoned to a meeting with officials.

Rex Widerstrom
Rex Widerstrom
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Rex Widerstrom is a New Zealand-based reporter with over 40 years of experience in media, including radio and print. He is currently a presenter for Hutt Radio.