The government is considering diplomatic retaliation if reports that Melbourne man Oscar Jenkins has been killed in Ukraine by Russian forces are confirmed.

Melbourne private school teacher Oscar Jenkins went to fight for Ukraine last year before being snatched by Russian soldiers.

An Australian man believed to have been taken captive by Russian troops in Ukraine is feared to have been executed.

Following unverified reports of Jenkins' death, a Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) spokesperson said Australian officials continue to have grave concerns for his welfare. "The Australian government is making urgent enquiries following reports of Oscar Jenkins' death," the spokesperson said.

The Australian government is making "urgent enquiries" after reports suggest a man from the city of Melbourne has been killed by Russian forces. Oscar Jenkins, a 32-year-old teacher, was captured last year while fighting for Ukraine.

Canberra is making "urgent inquiries" about the status of Australian citizen Oscar Jenkins, a volunteer soldier captured by Russia in Ukraine, after unconfirmed reports of his death, the 7News outlet wrote on Jan.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has expressed his “grave concern” for Australian man Oscar Jenkins who was captured in Ukraine amid reports he has been executed by Russian forces.

The federal government is making urgent inquiries following reports Australian prisoner of war Oscar Jenkins has been killed by Russian forces in Ukraine.