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Planned Russian embassy cancelled over security fears

The government will rush legislation to block a new Russian embassy near Parliament House. Photo: AAP

The federal government has rushed legislation through parliament to prevent Russia’s long-held plan of building a new embassy near Parliament House in Canberra.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confirmed the move on Thursday.

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