Albanese vows’strongest action possible’ if Australians fighting for Ukraine are executed by Russia  

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**Australian PM Threatens Action Against **

The Australian Prime , Anthony Albanese, has promised to take strong action if reports of an Australian national being executed by Russian forces are true.

Oscar Jenkins, a 32-year-old teacher from Melbourne, was captured by Russian forces December. Ukrainian sources have now told the that his body has been found, suggesting he was killed by his captors.

Albanese’s government has summoned the Russian ambassador to demand information and stress compliance with . The Prime Minister called the reports “gravely concerning” and said his government is seeking urgent clarification.

**Russia Accused of Crimes**

The require prisoners of war to be treated humanely, but Russia has been accused of violating these in . Jenkins was a foreign who had gone to help Ukraine, but Russia sees him as a “mercenary” and denies him the protections afforded to prisoners of war.

If confirmed, Jenkins’ execution would be the first time an Australian national fighting for Ukraine has been killed by Russian forces since the invasion began.

**At Least Six Australians Killed**

At least six Australians are believed to have been killed while fighting for Ukraine. The Australian government and Ukrainian authorities continue to investigate Jenkins’ fate.

Albanese warned that if reports of Jenkins’ execution are true, his government will take strong action against Russia. However, he did not specify what this might entail.

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