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.

An Australian volunteer soldier fighting for Ukraine who was reported to have been executed by Russian forces after being taken prisoner is alive, Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong said on Jan. 29.

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.

Menashe, the President of National Council of Jewish Women Australia, has claimed Foreign Minister Penny Wong’s decision not to attend Israel’s October 7 massacre sites last year "hurt" many in the Jewish community.

Sky News contributor Kosha Gada has reacted to comments made by Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong when reflecting on the 80th anniversary of Auschwitz.

Australia's foreign minister has delivered a message from Auschwitz urging unity "across political difference", where a delegation is marking the 80th anniversary of the concentration camp's liberation.

Penny Wong and Donald Trump hardly sound like a match made in political heaven. Yet, there was Australia’s foreign minister, in prime position.

The opposition leader said the government's stance on the Gaza war made the foreign minister "the most inappropriate person" to attend.

Senator Wong confirmed she and Mr Rudd will attend Trump’s ceremony - which will air early Tuesday morning in Australia - as well as confirming meetings with a number of key personnel in the US. Penny Wong confirms she is going to President-elect Donald ...

The Opposition Leader has taken aim at the decision for Foreign Minister Penny Wong to lead Australia’s delegation to the commemoration of Auschwitz.

Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong has spent the morning dodging awkward questions about Donald Trump's declaration that the US government will now only recognise 'two genders'. Ms Wong ...

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.