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'Strongest action possible' — Albanese vows to act if Australian fighting for Ukraine was executed by Russia

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese pledged the "strongest action possible" during a Jan. 15 press conference if reports of an Australian national captured while fighting for Ukraine being executed by Russian forces are confirmed, CNN reported. Oscar Jenkins, a 32-year-old teacher from Melbourne, was reported captured by Russian forces in December. Ukrainian sources told 7News […]

Ukraine

January 15, 2025

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There's no evidence that Australian fighter was executed by Russia, prosecutors told media

Australian volunteer soldier Oscar Jenkins has the status of a prisoner of war (POW) and there is no confirmation of his death, a Ukrainian investigative journalism outlet Slidstvo.Info reported on Jan. 17, citing the Prosecutor General's Office. The news comes after reports that the body of Jenkins, a 32-year-old teacher from Melbourne whose capture was […]

Ukraine

January 17, 2025

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Ukraine's Svitolina defeats Russian opponent to reach Australian Open quarterfinals

Ukrainian tennis player Elina Svitolina won her fourth match at the Australian Open on Jan. 20, defeating Russian neutral Veronika Kudermentova. Svitolina is the only Ukrainian to reach the quarterfinals in Melbourne, Australia. Prior to that, the 30-year-old defeated WTA No. 4 Jasmine Paolini, Romanian Sorana Cirstea, and American Caroline Dolehide. The match against Kudermetova […]

Ukraine

January 20, 2025

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Australia delivering JDAM-ER glide bomb kits to Ukraine, Australian media reports

Australia is providing Ukraine with Joint Direct Attack Munition Extended-Range (JDAM-ER) glide bombs kits following their withdrawal from service from the Royal Australian Air Force, Australian Defense Magazine reported on Nov. 1. JDAMs are wing kits that convert simple free-falling bombs into guided ammunition, improving accuracy thanks to a GPS helping the bomb adjust its […]

Ukraine

November 2, 2024

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