‘Sham trial’: Albanese government criticises 13-year Russian prison sentence for Oscar Jenkins
The Albanese government has condemned and heavily criticised a 13-year prison sentence handed to an Australian who fought alongside Ukrainian troops.
Russia found Oscar Jenkins guilty of participating in armed conflict as a mercenary.
The 33-year-old from Melbourne was captured while serving alongside Ukraine’s military.
The Albanese government has described the sentencing of Oscar Jenkins as a “sham trial”.
“This sentence by Russia is an outrage, it is a continuation of the way that they have behaved, abrogating their international responsibilities,” Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said.
