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Albanese and Zelenskyy Discuss Australian POW and Ukraine Aid

The leaders addressed Oscar Jenkins' welfare, military support, and sanctions against Russia during a phone call ahead of the war's three-year anniversary.

Ukraine's top representative in Australia says his country will attempt to negotiate the release of Oscar Jenkins who is being held in Russian captivity. His comments come after Anthony Albanese and Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed the Australian's welfare.
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Overview

  • Prime Minister Anthony Albanese raised concerns about Australian citizen Oscar Jenkins, a prisoner of war in Russia, during a call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
  • Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of clarifying Jenkins' situation and expressed gratitude for Australia's continued support, including military aid and sanctions on Russia.
  • The leaders discussed accelerating Australia's defense aid to Ukraine and tightening sanctions to pressure Russia to end the conflict.
  • The call comes as Ukraine faces intensified Russian advances in the east and uncertainty following a freeze on U.S. humanitarian aid to the country.
  • Australia reaffirmed its commitment to Ukraine's sovereignty and international law, with Zelenskyy stressing the need for global solidarity to ensure peace.