Russia suffers legal setback in embassy dispute in Australia

The plans russians to build a new embassy near the australian parliament suffered a legal setback on Monday when the country’s highest court in Oceania denied a request for temporary protection from eviction.

Australia has prevented Russia build its embassy in Canberra on a site close to Parliament after intelligence agencies warned it could be used to spy on lawmakers.

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The embassy last week made an attempt to block the eviction, sending a diplomat to settle on the land while the legal dispute was resolved.

the high court of Australia resolved on Monday morning that Russia he was to vacate the site while the case goes back to court for further legal arguments, local media reported.

The Russian embassy did not comment on the resolution.

Russia He bought the lease for the land from the Australian government in 2008, and in 2011 received permission to build his embassy there.

But the government of Australia announced last week that it voided the contract.

In addition, the Australian Parliament passed laws preventing the construction of a Russian embassy on the site, some 400 meters from the legislative headquarters.

“The government received very clear security advice on the risk of a Russian presence so close to Parliament”the Australian Prime Minister told reporters. Anthony Albanese.

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Source: Elcomercio

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