Australian POW Captured in Russia-Ukraine War Confirmed Alive

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

News that Australian Oscar Jenkins is alive has been welcomed but the federal government is calling on Russia to treat the prisoner of war justly and release him.

Jenkins is detained by Russian Armed Forces members and was alive after fighting for Ukraine, Russia’s ambassador to Australia has told officials.