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Russians launch High Court bid for seized Canberra land

Russia will ask Australia’s highest court to overturn laws aimed at seizing a piece of land in Canberra earmarked for its new embassy.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Friday said Australian authorities would be able to take control of the site despite a diplomat squatting at the location, which is within a kilometre of Parliament House.

The High Court has listed a hearing for Monday after Russian officials informed the Australian government of their intent to challenge the validity of laws terminating their lease on the site.

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