Simeon Boikov, a controversial figure labeled a misinformation spreader and Russian pawn, is seeking asylum at the Russian consulate in Sydney. Boikov has offered to forfeit his Australian citizenship in exchange for the release of Melbourne man Oscar Jenkins, who was reportedly captured by Russian forces while fighting in Ukraine. Boikov's offer presents a potential diplomatic opportunity for the Australian government as it seeks to secure Jenkins' freedom.
Simeon Boikov has been variously described as a misinformation spreader, serial pest, and Russia n pawn. But he may prove a "useful idiot" for the Australian government in securing the freedom of Melbourne man Oscar Jenkins, who was reportedly captured by Russia n forces while fighting in Ukraine .
"If he potentially proves himself to be, shall I say, a useful idiot in terms of a possibility for a Christmas swap, well that is something for the government to consider as it looks at ways to potentially bring an Australian free and break him from Russian custody," he told ABC Radio on Tuesday.
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