Australian officials believe Australian soldier Oscar Jenkins, who travelled to fight in defence of Ukraine, is alive and in Russian captivity, rather than dead as had been feared.

Russian officials have confirmed Oscar Jenkins is alive, Penny Wong has said, ending nearly a month of uncertainty around the captured Australian fighter’s fate.

Australian foreign fighter Oscar Jenkins, who was believed to have been killed by Russian forces after his capture, may still be alive.

Australian soldier Oscar Jenkins, who was captured along the Russo-Ukrainian frontline, is believed to be alive, not dead as was previously feared.

Australian Oscar Jenkins, held captive by Russia, has been confirmed to be alive, Foreign Minister Penny Wong said following fears of his execution. There were still serious concerns about his welfare as a prisoner of war, Senator Wong said as she called for his release.

Foreign Minister Penny Wong says Australia has received confirmation that prisoner of war Oscar Jenkins is still alive after being captured by Russian Forces.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Wednesday Russia has reported Oscar Jenkins is alive and in custody. The Australian man went to Ukraine to fight against Russia's invasion and was feared dead.

The Australian government has been told by Moscow that one of its citizens in Russian captivity is still alive. Oscar Jenkins, a 32-year-old teacher, was captured last year while fighting for Ukraine.

Oscar Jenkins went missing on Dec. 16 in 2024 while on a combat mission near the village of Mykolaivka in Luhansk Oblast.

Australian Oscar Jenkins is alive as a prisoner of war in Russian territory and his welfare is "normal", according to Russia's ambassador after execution fears.