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.