Australia Passes Law to Block New Russian Embassy Over Security Risks

• The Australian government introduced legislation to prevent Russia from building a new embassy near Parliament House.
• The decision was made based on advice from security agencies that a Russian presence so close to parliament posed risks.
• The law cancels a lease held by Russia for land adjacent to Parliament House that Russia planned to build a new embassy on.
• Russia will continue operating out of its existing embassy premises further away from parliament.
• The new law is supported by the government and opposition and expected to pass both houses of parliament.

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