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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Arpan Rai

Australian teacher believed to have been killed by Russia in Ukraine is alive, says foreign minister

An Australian man who was feared dead after being captured by Russian forces is alive, foreign minister Penny Wong has announced.

Oscar Jenkins, 32, a teacher who signed up to fight for Ukraine against Russia, was taken captive in December last year. A video showed him being struck by a Russian interrogator, sparking fears for his life.

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