Australia’s government last week terminated its lease on the grounds of national security.
A man, believed to be Russian diplomat, has remained at the site in defiance of the move.
Albanese was asked by journalists on Friday to comment on reports that a Russian diplomat had taken up residence in a shed.
“The national security threat that was represented by a Russian Embassy on site is not the same as some bloke standing on a blade of grass on the site – that, we don’t see really as a threat to our national security,” he replied.
On Friday, Australia’s home affairs minister said Moscow had told the Australian government that it would take the matter to court.
Persons:
Anthony Albanese, Albanese, ”, “ We’re, Clare O’Neil, Australia’s, Moscow, “
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Hong Kong CNN — Australian, Russian Embassy, Home, Russian, Reuters, Australian Federal Police, CNN, Russian Federation, Commonwealth
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Hong Kong, Russian, Moscow, Canberra, Yarralumla, Australia, Kyiv, Ukraine, Russia