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Russia sentences Australian national to 13 years in prison for fighting in Ukraine

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Oscar Jenkins, an Australian citizen, was found guilty of participating in an armed conflict as a mercenary. He was sentenced to 13 years in a strict regime penal colony by a Russian-controlled court. The Australian government has expressed strong opposition to the sentence, with officials calling it "appalling". The government asserts that Russia is obligated to treat Jenkins in accordance with international humanitarian law, specifically as a prisoner of war.

  1. AU
    Penny Wong
    Australian Foreign Ministry
    1. The Australian government is appalled at the sham trial and 13-year sentence given to Australian man Oscar Jenkins.
    2. We continue to hold serious concerns for Mr Jenkins. We are working with Ukraine and other partners, including the International Committee of the Red Cross, to advocate for his welfare and release.
    3. Russia is obligated to treat him in accordance with international humanitarian law, including humane treatment.

sources

  1. 1.The Guardian
  2. 2.The Times of India
  3. 3.CNN
  4. 4.Reuters

perspectives

  1. 1.Russian Foreign Policy
  2. 2.Russia-Ukraine War
  3. 3.Prisoner of war
  4. 4.Australian Foreign Policy
  5. 5.Australia under Anthony Albanese
  6. 6.Mercenary
  7. 7.Australia-Russia relations

countries

  1. 1.AustraliaAU
  2. 2.ChinaCN
  3. 3.Russian FederationRU
  4. 4.UkraineUA

organizations

  1. 1.International Federation of Red Cross Red CrescentCH
  2. 2.Krem­linRU
  3. 3.Malaysia Airlines
  4. 4.TelegramAE

persons

  1. 1.Oscar Jenkins
  2. 2.Penny WongAU
  3. 3.Anthony AlbaneseAU
  4. 4.Hilary Whiteman
  5. 5.Vladimir PutinRU

technicals

  1. 1.Geneva Convention
  2. 2.MH17