Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the country would introduce legislation to parliament to cancel Russia's lease to build a new embassy in the national capital of Canberra, citing national security
The move follows the conclusion of a long-running litigation regarding the leased site after the federal court ruled last month that an eviction order made by the National Capital Authority - a government body tasked with the planning of the national capital - was invalid.
Home Affairs Minister Clare O'Neil said the "principal problem" with the proposed second Russian embassy was its location, as the site sits directly adjacent to the parliament house.Albanese said his government has anticipated a response from Russia over the decision and "we will await what response occurs."
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