Australia to terminate lease of new Russian embassy near Parliament House

Australia to terminate lease of new Russian embassy near Parliament House

The Australian government announced Thursday that it will introduce new legislation to terminate the lease of a new Russian embassy directly adjacent to the government’s Parliament House in Canberra.

“The government has received very clear security advice as to the risk presented by a new Russian presence so close to Parliament House.

We're acting quickly to ensure the lease site does not become a formal diplomatic presence,” said Australian Prime Minister Antony Albanese.