Australian Court Prohibits Russia from Building New Embassy Near Parliament - Australia strips Russia of land lease near Parliament after spy fears
In a recent development, Australian authorities have revoked a lease held by Russia for a plot of land near the Australian Parliament. The move follows intelligence warnings and concerns about a 'new Russian presence' in the area.
The land, secured by Russia in 2008 for €1.7 million, was the subject of a 99-year lease. However, in 2023, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese cited intelligence warnings as the reason for halting the project.
In response to the lease revocation, a Russian diplomat occupied a small house on the site in protest. However, they were eventually forced to leave after a High Court ruling. Despite the diplomat's attempt to prevent the expropriation, the search results do not contain information about any successful intervention.
The Australian government's decision to revoke the lease has been met with a Russian diplomatic protest, but ultimately, the land near the Australian Parliament is no longer under Russian lease.
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