Albanese tells Russian embassy to ‘back off’ over criticisms of spying charges
by Australian Associated Press from World news | The Guardian on (#6P69G)
Prime minister's comments come as embassy claims agency bosses were trying to fuel anti-Russian paranioa'
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.
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