Australian captured while fighting for Ukraine charged as mercenary

An Australian man, Oscar Jenkins, 33, has been charged with being a mercenary in an armed conflict after being captured by Russian forces while fighting for Ukraine in December 2024. Jenkins allegedly participated in military operations against Russian forces since arriving in Ukraine in February 2024, reportedly earning 600,000-800,000 rubles monthly. Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese affirmed that officials are actively advocating for Jenkins’ release, while a recent video showed him being interrogated by Russian forces.

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