Australia has blocked the construction of a new Russian embassy near parliament. The government had submitted a bill to that effect, which was adopted by a large majority. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese gave “threats to national security” as the reason for the move. “The government has received very clear security advice about the risk of a Russian presence so close to Parliament House,” said the prime minister.
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Australia blocks construction of new Russian embassy at parliament
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