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Government terminates lease for new Russian embassy

By ABC NEWS (Australia)

Published : June 15, 2023 - 18:41

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Vladimir Putin’s diplomats will be forever denied the right to a new Russian embassy anywhere near Canberra’s centre of power. The Albanese Government has pushed urgent laws through parliament to thwart Moscow’s plans for a post near Parliament house. It's been done out fear the Russians would use the site as a hub for spying.