Russia, Australia and Penny Wong

Australian POW feared executed by Russia is alive, Penny Wong says
Oscar Jenkins went missing on Dec. 16 in 2024 while on a combat mission near the village of Mykolaivka in Luhansk Oblast.
Australian teacher believed to have been killed by Russia in Ukraine is alive, says foreign minister
On 14 January, Australia summoned Russian ambassador Alexey Pavlovsky to answer questions about Mr Jenkins’s status. “The Russian Federation is obligated to treat all prisoners of war in accordance with international humanitarian law,” a spokesperson said in a statement at the time.
'Unequivocal response': Wong's warning to Russia as she says Australian is alive in captivity
Oscar Jenkins, once feared dead, is believed to be alive and in Russian captivity. Foreign Minister Penny Wong has called for his release and warned Moscow the federal government's response will be "unequivocal" if he is not treated humanely.
Australia demands Russians free soldier Oscar Jenkins after confirmation he is alive
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.
Australia Says Citizen Reported Killed After Capture in Ukraine Is Alive
An Australian national who was reportedly killed after his capture by Russian forces in Ukraine is alive, Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong said Wednesday. “The Australian government has received confirmation from Russia that Oscar Jenkins is alive and in custody,
‘Wrong place, wrong time’: Penny Wong's Auschwitz remarks criticised for political messaging
Sky News contributor Kosha Gada has reacted to comments made by Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong when reflecting on the ...
Ukraine war latest: Ukrainian drones hit Lukoil oil refinery, missile arsenal in Russia, sources claim
Russian Lukoil oil refinery struck by multiple Ukrainian drones, military intelligence source claims Russian assault ...
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Albanese maintains Wong is appropriate choice to represent Australia at Auschwitz memorial event amid fierce backlash
"Foreign Minister Penny Wong is someone who understands racism and discrimination. And anyone who knows Penny Wong and her life story understands that," he said. "Penny Wong is going, as is ...
Penny Wong's statements asking Israel for restraint were 'out of step': David Littleproud
Nationals Leader David Littleproud has criticised Foreign Minister Penny Wong for letting her "personal bias" affect her ...
Wong urges unity 'across political difference' on Holocaust Remembrance Day
Australia's foreign minister has delivered a message from Auschwitz urging unity "across political difference", where a ...
Here to help, Mr President! Wong, Rudd launch Australia’s mission to Trump
Foreign Minister Penny Wong revealed ahead of the inauguration that Ambassador Kevin Rudd was granted a quick meeting at ...
‘Hurt’: Jewish women’s body calls out Penny Wong over failure to visit Israeli massacre sites in light of Auschwitz anniversary visit
Menashe, the President of National Council of Jewish Women Australia, has claimed Foreign Minister Penny Wong’s decision not ...
Dutton says Wong should not represent Australia at Auschwitz commemoration
The opposition leader said the government's stance on the Gaza war made the foreign minister "the most inappropriate person" ...
‘Most inappropriate’: Dutton slams Wong trip
The Opposition Leader has taken aim at the decision for Foreign Minister Penny Wong to lead Australia’s delegation to the ...