Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Canberra Times
The Canberra Times
National
Steve Evans

Russia officially takes NCA to court over 'unlawful' eviction

Construction materials lie unused on the Yarralumla site. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Hopes of a negotiated settlement between the Russian embassy and the National Capital Authority have faded: Russia has formally gone to court to sue the NCA after the planning authority withdrew Russia's lease on the the site for a new embassy.

Russia said in a statement that its legal advice was that the NCA's move "may have been unlawful".

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.