Australia PM tells Russia to 'back off' after claims over espionage arrests

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Australia PM tells Russia to 'back off' after claims over espionage arrests
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SYDNEY — Russia accused Australia of inciting 'anti-Russian paranoia' for charging a Russian-born couple with espionage, prompting Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Saturday (July 13) to tell Moscow to 'back off'.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese speaks to the media during a signing ceremony at the Australian Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, June 17, 2024.SYDNEY — Russia accused Australia of inciting "anti-Russian paranoia" for charging a Russian-born couple with espionage, prompting Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Saturday to tell Moscow to "back off".

"The purpose of this campaign is obvious — to raise a new wave of anti-Russian paranoia here, distract Australians from the numerous failures of the policies of the ruling Labour Party," the embassy said. Australia, one of the largest non-Nato contributors to Ukraine since Russia's 2022 invasion, announced a A$250 million military aid package for Kyiv on Thursday at a Nato summit in Washington.

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