Russia fires back at Albanese government over comments on Oscar Jenkins’ trial
The Embassy of Russia in Australia has fired back at the Albanese government after it labelled the Russian trial of Australian citizen and Ukraine fighter Oscar Jenkins a “sham trial”.
Mr Jenkins has been sentenced to 13 years in a maximum-security prison for being a mercenary.
The Russian Embassy shot back in a social media post, saying Mr Jenkins was paid to fight.
“It was established that Oscar Jenkins had arrived in Ukraine in February 2024 in order to fight against the Russian Federation, for a generous remuneration,” it said.
“This is not a ‘sham trial’ as the Australian government and the mainstream media would like to present it.
“The Australian side’s ‘outrage’ at the legitimate court ruling does, indeed, raise questions.”
