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Expulsion of Russian Ambassador ‘On the Table’: Wong on Possible Execution of Aussie Citizen

Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong said the government need to confirm the status of the Oscar Jenkins before taking action against Russia.
Expulsion of Russian Ambassador ‘On the Table’: Wong on Possible Execution of Aussie Citizen
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
Alfred Bui
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Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong has confirmed that it is possible to expel Russia’s ambassador to Australia as the government is investigating the fate of a captured Australian citizen.

This comes after reports emerged about the possible execution of Oscar Jenkins, a 32-year-old former teacher, after he was captured by Russian forces in Ukraine.

Alfred Bui
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Alfred Bui is an Australian reporter based in Melbourne and focuses on local and business news. He is a former small business owner and has two master’s degrees in business and business law. Contact him at [email protected].