Australia has vowed to take the “strongest possible action” if it is confirmed that Russian forces have executed one of its captured citizens in Ukraine.

Amid reports of a Melbourne man killed after being captured by Russia while fighting for Ukraine, the Australian government on Wednesday summoned Russian ambassador and said if he will be harmed, it w

The Australian government is making "urgent enquiries" with Russian authorities after a report Australian man Oscar Jenkins has been killed by Russian forces.

An Australian man believed to have been taken captive by Russian troops in Ukraine is feared to have been executed.

Australia has pledged to take the "strongest action possible" if Russia is found to have deliberately harmed one of its citizens who was fighting alongside Ukrainian forces. Oscar Jenkins was captured last month by Russian troops,

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.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese promised the "strongest action possible" if reports of an Australian national being executed by Russian forces while fighting for Ukraine are verified, CNN reports.