The Kremlin has accused Australia of 'Russophobic hysteria' for cancelling the lease on the land where Moscow wanted to build its new embassy. 9News
The Russian Embassy responded on Friday by posting on social media a Russian news agency TASS report of Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov’s condemnation of Australia’s actions.Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has criticised Australia for cancelling the lease on the land near Parliament House where Moscow wanted to build its new embassy.
“Another unfriendly display from Australia. We will take this into account and if there are issues on the agenda that require the principle of reciprocity, we will act accordingly." The law ending the lease took effect late on Thursday when it was rubber-stamped by Governor-General David Hurley, representing Australia’s head of state, King Charles III.
Lawmakers cited threats of espionage and political interference if Russia’s second embassy was built in the Yarralumla diplomatic precinct so close to Parliament House.
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