Australia has vowed it will take the “strongest action possible” if Russia has harmed one of its nationals captured fighting for Ukraine, after reports emerged the prisoner of war may have been killed.

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,

Australia has vowed to take the “strongest possible action” if it is confirmed that Russian forces have executed one of its citizens captured in Ukraine. Ministers said they were “seeking urgent clarification” from Moscow about the condition of Oscar Jenkins after reports of his death circulated earlier this week.

Oscar Jenkins, an Australian teacher fighting for Ukraine, was reportedly captured and interrogated by Russian soldiers. His status and whereabouts are unknown.

The government is considering diplomatic retaliation if reports that Melbourne man Oscar Jenkins has been killed in Ukraine by Russian forces are confirmed.

Canberra is making "urgent inquiries" about the status of Australian citizen Oscar Jenkins, a volunteer soldier captured by Russia in Ukraine, after unconfirmed reports of his death, the 7News outlet wrote on Jan.

Australia summoned the Russian ambassador over reports a Melbourne man had been killed after being captured by Russia while fighting for Ukraine, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Wednesday.

The Australian government is making "urgent enquiries" with Russian authorities after a report Australian man Oscar Jenkins has been killed by Russian forces.

The Australian government is making “urgent inquiries” after reports Melbourne man Oscar Jenkins’ body has been found.

Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese responded on Wednesday to the alleged death of Oscar Jenkins, a Melbourne man captured while fighting for Ukraine, swearing to take 'the strongest action