Story Russia Crime & Justice

Oscar Jenkins gives first interview from Russian prison

3 outlets 3 reports Published Aug 30, 2026

Russia

The brief

The former teacher from Melbourne turned soldier Oscar Jenkins has given his first interview from prison since being captured by Russian forces and jailed for 13 years. Key points and original sources are listed below.

The former teacher from Melbourne turned soldier Oscar Jenkins has given his first interview from prison since being captured by Russian forces and jailed for 13 years.S1 S2

Assembled from source summaries.

Timeline · newest first

2w Theage

Oscar Jenkins gives first interview from Russian prison

The former teacher from Melbourne turned soldier Oscar Jenkins has given his first interview from prison since being captured by Russian forces and jailed for 13 years.

2w Brisbanetimes

Oscar Jenkins gives first interview from Russian prison

The former teacher from Melbourne turned soldier Oscar Jenkins has given his first interview from prison since being captured by Russian forces and jailed for 13 years.

2w Smh

Oscar Jenkins gives first interview from Russian prison

The former Melbourne teacher-turned-soldier Oscar Jenkins has given his first interview from prison since being captured by Russian forces and jailed for 13 years.

Oscar Jenkins gives first interview from Russian prison

Russia Crime & Justice

3 outlets 3 reports Published Aug 30, 2026

The brief

The former teacher from Melbourne turned soldier Oscar Jenkins has given his first interview from prison since being captured by Russian forces and jailed for 13 years.S1 S2

Global

Focused

Language

Global

Focused

Language

Oscar Jenkins gives first interview from Russian prison

Oscar Jenkins gives first interview from Russian prison

Oscar Jenkins gives first interview from Russian prison

Oscar Jenkins gives first interview from Russian prison

Related stories

Polish Court Approves Extradition of Russian Archaeologist to Ukraine

Alabama Inmate's Death Sentence Commuted

Former Syrian Colonel Faces Crimes Against Humanity Charges in UK

Creditors of MFS Report Significant Shortfall Ahead of Court Hearing

Other developing stories in Russia

Russian oligarch close to Putin reportedly paid for part of Donald Trump Jr’s lavish wedding

Trump seeks halt to energy attacks by both Russia, Ukraine

Trump: Ukraine, Russia Halt Energy Strikes as Diesel Tops $6

Boris Johnson’s train had just passed a Ukrainian station. Moments later, a Russian drone struck

Oscar Jenkins gives first interview from Russian prison

Oscar Jenkins gives first interview from Russian prison

Oscar Jenkins gives first interview from Russian prison

Oscar Jenkins gives first interview from Russian prison

Sources · 3 citations

Related stories

Polish Court Approves Extradition of Russian Archaeologist to Ukraine

Alabama Inmate's Death Sentence Commuted

Former Syrian Colonel Faces Crimes Against Humanity Charges in UK

Creditors of MFS Report Significant Shortfall Ahead of Court Hearing

Other developing stories in Russia

Russian oligarch close to Putin reportedly paid for part of Donald Trump Jr’s lavish wedding

Trump seeks halt to energy attacks by both Russia, Ukraine

Trump: Ukraine, Russia Halt Energy Strikes as Diesel Tops $6

Boris Johnson’s train had just passed a Ukrainian station. Moments later, a Russian drone struck