Kangaroo tries to get through gate of the Russian Embassy in Canberra, Australia
Daily MailNov 28, 2022
The Facts
Australia has revealed that it will introduce legislation in order to cancel Russia's lease to build a new embassy in the country's capital of Canberra.
In Australia's latest attempt to block the establishment of a new Russian embassy, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese stated that intelligence agencies had given "very clear" security guidance on the matter, with the bills being passed through with bipartisan support.
The Spin
Anti-Russia narrative
Australia is one of the most generous providers of military assistance to Ukraine and has continued to escalate sanctions against Russia since its illegal invasion. Having also accused Russia of cybercrimes against Australia's largest health insurer, tensions have continued to grow. In light of this, with Russian retaliation likely, this is a perfectly reasonable course of action for Canberra.
Pro-Russia narrative
The decision by Australia is another deliberate attempt to destroy relations between itself and Russia. Russia will remember such actions, and if events arise where reciprocal behavior is required the state will act accordingly. Australia continues to follow the mainstream Western trend of pursuing hostility towards Russia. This move was unwarranted and Russophobic.
