Russian Diplomat Sparks Land Dispute in Australia's Capital

A Russian embassy staffer has been squatting on the planned construction site of a new embassy building in Canberra, Australia, after the government evicted Russia from the site for national security reasons. Russia plans a high court challenge to overturn legislation rushed through the Australian parliament last week canceling Russia’s lease on the site. Concerns have grown over Russian espionage in Australia, a member of the Five Eyes intelligence alliance, after news in February that Canberra’s intelligence agency had expelled “a major spy network” of Russian diplomats and undercover agents who had been operating for 18 months.