Russia fights edict Canberra embassy a security threat
Diplomatic tensions between Australia and Russia are playing out in the High Court after a new embassy in Canberra was denied by the federal government.
Russian embassy
There will be protest activity outside the Russian embassy, Canberra Avenue, on Saturday, say ACT police.
Anthony Albanese has slapped down Russian accusations Australia was fanning "anti-Russian paranoia" after two people were charged with espionage offences.
The High Court has dismissed efforts by Russian diplomats to hold on to their Canberra embassy site following a federal eviction.
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Russians launch High Court action over Canberra land
Russia has launched a court challenge to the validity of new laws seeking to regain control of a piece of land initially earmarked for a new Canberra embassy.
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Russia summons Australian envoy over Canberra lease
Russia has summoned the Australian ambassador to protest the scrapping of a land lease in Canberra for an embassy and says relations are "at an all-time low".
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Planned Russian embassy cancelled over security fears
Russia will not be allowed to build a new embassy near Parliament House in Canberra due to security concerns.
Russia has had a lease on the land for a new embassy reinstated after scoring a win over the Australian government in court following it being stripped.
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton is unsurprised by reports a spy ring broken up by ASIO was working out of multiple locations, including the Russian embassy.
