Prime minister’s comments come as embassy claims agency bosses were trying to fuel ‘anti-Russian paranioa’
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Anthony Albanese has told Russia to “back off” after its embassy accused Australia’s security heads of fuelling “anti-Russian paranoia” over the arrest of two alleged spies accused of trying to access classified defence information.
The Russian-born Australians – including one who is an army private – were arrested over an alleged spying scheme targeting the defence department, with authorities emphasising concerns over espionage and foreign interference.
Continue reading…Prime minister’s comments come as embassy claims agency bosses were trying to fuel ‘anti-Russian paranioa’Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastAnthony Albanese has told Russia to “back off” after its embassy accused Australia’s security heads of fuelling “anti-Russian paranoia” over the arrest of two alleged spies accused of trying to access classified defence information.The Russian-born Australians – including one who is an army private – were arrested over an alleged spying scheme targeting the defence department, with authorities emphasising concerns over espionage and foreign interference.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup Continue reading…