Australia Threatens Action If Citizen Killed by Russia

Published JAN 15 2025

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Above: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese addresses journalists on Jan. 9, 2025, in Perth, Australia. Image credit: Matt Jelonek/Stringer/Getty Images News via Getty Images

The Spin

Anti-Russia narrative

The Russian Federation has clear obligations under international humanitarian law to treat all prisoners of war humanely and provide them with fair trials. Any harm to Jenkins would constitute a serious breach of international law and warrant severe diplomatic consequences, including potential expulsion of Russia's ambassador.

AA Guardian

Pro-Russia narrative

Foreign fighters in Ukraine are considered mercenaries and legitimate military targets under Russian law. These individuals voluntarily participate in combat against Russian forces while armed, making them subject to Russian legal jurisdiction and military action.

TASS