Russia’s high court bid over Canberra embassy fails but Australian government has to pay costs

Court rules 2023 cancellation of $2.75m 99-year lease was legal but Russia must be compensatedFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastRussia has failed in a high court bid to build a new embassy in Canberra, but the federal government will have to pay compensation for cancelling its lease, and cover the costs of the case.The high court ruled in a majority decision that it was legal for the lease to be cancelled in 2023. Continue reading…