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.

Russia’s assurances about the welfare of a Melbourne man captured while fighting for Ukraine and initially feared dead will not be taken at “face value”, as Australian officials push for independent verification of reports the soldier is alive.

Moscow might keep Australian war prisoner Oscar Jenkins for a future high-profile swap with Russians held in jail in the West, an expert says.

A clip featuring Russian troops interrogating Oscar Jenkins who fought for Ukraine surfaced in December Russian authorities have notifie

Oscar Jenkins, once feared dead, is believed to be alive and in Russian captivity. Foreign Minister Penny Wong has called for his release and warned Moscow the federal government's response will be "unequivocal" if he is not treated humanely.

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

PRIME MINISTER: I have not said that. I have said that I do not comment. I can't be clearer. I can say, I can say it the same way, you know, that I said yesterday. I'll say the same thing tomorrow. I do not talk about operational matters for an ongoing investigation.

Good morning, everyone. My name is Matt Gregg and I'm the candidate here in Deakin. Pleasure to be joined by the Minister for Skills and Training

Anthony Albanese has called for an end to the politicisation of antisemitic attacks while declining to reveal when he was briefed on the discovery of a caravan filled with explosives.

The Russian Embassy in Australia has blamed Australia for failing to take responsibility for Oscar Jenkins, who left Melbourne to fight for Ukraine.

Anthony Albanese has shut down questions about when he learned of the probe; Peter Dutton says the caravan plot could have been most catastrophic in history. Follow live updates.

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