Australia warns of ‘strongest possible action’ if citizen killed in Ukraine

by News Editor

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has pledged to take the “strongest possible action” against Russia if it is confirmed that Russian forces killed a Melbourne school teacher in their captivity in Ukraine.

Albanese made the remarks on Wednesday after Seven News reported that Oscar Jenkins, who volunteered to fight with Ukrainian forces, was believed to have been killed.

Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has said it has not verified the report, which cited unnamed sources in Ukraine, but officials have “grave concerns” for Jenkins’ welfare.

Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs Penny Wong said earlier that officials were making “urgent enquiries” about Jenkins and “all options” were being considered in terms of a diplomatic response, including the possible expulsion of the Russian ambassador.

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