Russia has sentenced an Australian citizen to 13 years in a maximum-security prison for fighting alongside Ukrainian forces.
Oscar Jenkins, 33, was found guilty by a court for taking part in an armed conflict as a mercenary, a statement from prosecutors said on Friday.
The court had ruled he had taken part in combat operations against Russian troops between March and December 2024.
Australian media reported in 2024 that Jenkins, a teacher from Melbourne, was serving alongside Ukraine's military when he was captured by Russian forces in December.
In January, Australia summoned the Russian ambassador over what turned out to be false reports that Jenkins had been killed after being captured by Russia before he was confirmed alive in Russian captivity a fortnight later.
