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Maeve Bannister and Tess Ikonomou

Russia summons Australian envoy over Canberra lease

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei Rudenko has summoned Australia's ambassador in Moscow. Photo: AAP

Australia’s ambassador in Moscow has been summoned by the Russian government after officials in Canberra cited security concerns for cancelling the lease on a block of land for a proposed Russian embassy.

“The Russian side intends to use all necessary mechanisms to protect its interests, including possible retaliatory measures,” the foreign ministry in Moscow said.

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