Australian officials believe Australian soldier Oscar Jenkins, who travelled to fight in defence of Ukraine, is alive and in Russian captivity, rather than dead as had been feared.

Russian officials have confirmed Oscar Jenkins is alive, Penny Wong has said, ending nearly a month of uncertainty around the captured Australian fighter’s fate.

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

Australia is urgently seeking confirmation of reports that Oscar Jenkins, who travelled to fight for Ukraine, is alive and being held in Russian captivity.Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the government had received a report from Russia that Mr Jenkins was alive and was demanding more information.

Oscar Jenkins, an Australian citizen, is confirmed alive as a prisoner of war in Russia, as revealed by Foreign Minister Penny Wong on January 29.

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.

The Australian government has been told by Moscow that one of its citizens in Russian captivity is still alive. Oscar Jenkins, a 32-year-old teacher, was captured last year while fighting for Ukraine.

Oscar Jenkins went missing on Dec. 16 in 2024 while on a combat mission near the village of Mykolaivka in Luhansk Oblast.

Australian Oscar Jenkins is alive as a prisoner of war in Russian territory and his welfare is "normal", according to Russia's ambassador after execution fears.