Pro-Russian protesters march to the prime minister’s residence in Sydney to demand that the government scrap measures to block a new Russian embassy
- Protesters angry over decision to block Russian embassy
- About 20 protesters waved Russian and Australian flags
Protesters marched to Kirribilli House demanding the government remove measures to block a new Russian embassy near the heart of the Australian government.
Pro-Russian protesters marched to the prime minister’s house over the decision to block the construction of a new Russian embassy near the parliament building.
About 20 protesters waving Russian and Australian flags, posters of Russian President Vladimir Putin and banners mocking Prime Minister Anthony Albanese have marched to Kirribilli House in Sydney, calling on the government to stay away from the Russian embassy.
About 20 protesters waving Russian and Australian flags, posters of Vladimir Putin and banners mocking Prime Minister Anthony Albanese have marched towards Kirribilli House
On June 15, the federal parliament quickly passed laws to terminate the lease on a new Russian embassy within 500 meters of the parliament building, following advice about potential security risks.
Protest signs read “Who is Albo” and “deep state lap dog,” while others wore t-shirts with the Russian pro-military Z symbol.
Russia has launched an attempt by the Supreme Court to overturn the laws.
Australian Federal Police are monitoring a Russian diplomat crouching in a shed at the proposed site, but have been unable to arrest him due to diplomatic immunity.