The court had ruled he had taken part in combat operations against Russian troops between March and December 2024.

They posted a video showing Jenkins standing in a courtroom behind a glass cage, his hands behind his back and his expression despondent.

Russian prosecutors posted a video showing Jenkins standing in a courtroom behind a glass cage. Source: Supplied / Prosecutors Office of Russian-controlled Luhansk

Wong says Jenkins must be treated as prisoner of war

Wong said the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade continues to provide consular support to Jenkins’ family.

Foreign Minister Penny Wong said Russia was obligated to treat Jenkins in accordance with international humanitarian law. Source: AAP / Dominic Giannini

Opposition home affairs spokesperson James Paterson described the situation as an egregious breach of international law, echoing Wong’s comments.

“He is a prisoner of war, he was fighting for the Ukrainian National Army, he was part of the Ukrainian Army, and he’s afforded all the protections of the Geneva Convention under that.”

Ukrainian ambassador to Australia Vasyl Myroshnychenko has previously said his government added Jenkins to its list of prisoners of war and would negotiate for his release in an exchange. Source: AAP / Supplied

Russian forces captured Jenkins in December 2024.