Ukraine’s ambassador says Australia should be wary of rumours put out by pro-Russian propagandists about the disappearance of Melbourne-born man Oscar Jenkins, saying it’s “50-50” if he is dead or alive.

Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says his government will take the “strongest action possible” if Russia has harmed an Australian who was taken prisoner while fighting for Ukraine.

Australia has vowed it will take the “strongest action possible” if Russia has harmed one of its nationals captured fighting for Ukraine, after reports emerged the prisoner of war may have been killed.

"There has been no transfer of the body (of Oscar Jenkins)," Ukraine's Ground Forces Command told a Ukrainian investigative journalism outlet Slidstvo.Info.

Oscar Jenkins, an Australian teacher fighting for Ukraine, was reportedly captured and interrogated by Russian soldiers. His status and whereabouts are unknown.

Canberra is making "urgent inquiries" about the status of Australian citizen Oscar Jenkins, a volunteer soldier captured by Russia in Ukraine, after unconfirmed reports of his death, the 7News outlet wrote on Jan.

Amid reports of a Melbourne man killed after being captured by Russia while fighting for Ukraine, the Australian government on Wednesday summoned Russian ambassador and said if he will be harmed, it w

The Australian tennis star was paid to play in the unofficial event, which was backed by a state-owned energy company blacklisted by the Australian government.

The Prime Minister said on Wednesday morning that Australia would take the 'strongest possible action' against Russia if it is confirmed Mr Jenkins has been killed. 'We call upon ...

Tennis Australia has once again reminded players not to participate in any exhibition events in Russia. The development came after a recent report published in a local media outlet’s report revealed that Thanasi Kokkinakis participated in an exhibition competition in Russia during the off-season.

Tennis Australia says it has advised its players against competing in Russia following reports that Davis Cup team member Thanasi Kokkinakis was featured in an exhibition in St. Petersburg two months ago.