PM comments on the ‘concerning news’ of an Australian captured by Russian troops

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has reacted to the news of an Australian soldier fighting for Ukraine being reportedly captured by Russian troops. “This is concerning news, and we’re working through the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade to provide support, including for this gentleman, trying to ascertain the details and the facts which are there,” he said during a media conference on Monday. “Our embassy in Moscow is working, but in addition to that, Foreign Affairs and Trade are working here as well.”