Australia has vowed it will take the “strongest action possible” if Russia has harmed one of its nationals captured fighting for Ukraine, after reports emerged the prisoner of war may have been killed.

Oscar Jenkins, an Australian teacher fighting for Ukraine, was reportedly captured and interrogated by Russian soldiers. His status and whereabouts are unknown.

Australia has summoned Russia’s ambassador to the country over reports that a Melbourne man was killed after being captured while fighting for Ukraine. Anthony Albanese said on Wednesday that his government was “gravely concerned” about Oscar Jenkins,

Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese responded on Wednesday to the alleged death of Oscar Jenkins, a Melbourne man captured while fighting for Ukraine, swearing to take 'the strongest action

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.

The Australian government has summoned the Russian ambassador over reports that a Melbourne man had been killed after being captured by Russia while fighting for Ukraine. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese made this disclosure on Wednesday during a media conference.

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.