The Russians may have killed Australian citizen Oscar Jenkins, who fought for Ukraine. Australia promises to "take the strongest action possible" if this information is confirmed, Reuters reports, citing Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

Australia said Wednesday that "all options are open" in its response to the reported killing of one of its citizens after his capture by Russian forces in Ukraine.

Australia summoned the Russian ambassador over reports a Melbourne man had been killed after being captured by Russia while fighting for Ukraine, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Wednesday.

Reports have emerged that the Russians may have killed Oscar Jenkins, an Australian citizen who fought for Ukraine and was taken prisoner by the Russians. Australia promises to take "the strongest action possible" if this information is confirmed.

Prisoners of War are protected from all acts of violence or intimidation by the Geneva convention (file image) The Australian government is making "urgent enquiries" after reports suggest a man from the city of Melbourne has been killed by Russian forces.

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.

Australia should downgrade diplomatic relations with Russia if the killing of prisoner of war Oscar Jenkins is verified, the nation's Ukrainian community says.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has expressed his “grave concern” for Australian man Oscar Jenkins who was captured in Ukraine amid reports he has been executed by Russian forces.