Australia–Russia relations - Wikipedia
Diplomatic relations between Australia and the Soviet Union were established in 1942, and the first Australian embassy opened in 1943. Due to the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, relations became very tense after Australia imposed sanctions against Russia.
Australia's prime minister demands Russia explain what …
Jan 15, 2025 · Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says his government will take the “strongest action possible” if Russia has harmed an Australian who was taken prisoner while fighting for Ukraine.
Russia sanctions regime | Australian Government Department of …
Australia imposes autonomous sanctions in relation to Russia in response to the Russian threat to the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine. They were first imposed in 2014 and extended in 2015, 2022 and 2023.
China, Russia, Trump: Experts’ grim warning over global threats …
Jan 19, 2025 · Russia’s central bank has forecast economic growth of 0.5 to 1.5 per cent in 2025, down from 3.5 to 4 per cent in 2024, suggesting that the wartime boom may have run its course.”
Russia accuses Australia of 'Russophobic hysteria' for blocking …
Jun 16, 2023 · CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Russia accused Australia of “Russophobic hysteria” for canceling the lease on the land where Moscow wanted to build its new embassy, which the Australian government judged to be a security risk because it was too close to Parliament House.
Further sanctions in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Jul 20, 2023 · Australia has already taken action to impose costs on Russia and has sanctioned more than 1,100 individuals and entities supporting the invasion of Ukraine. We again call on Russia to immediately withdraw from Ukraine and for …
Russia – Australia prohibits the supply of machinery and related …
Oct 26, 2023 · Australia has imposed further sanctions on Russia, prohibiting the export of machinery and related parts to Russia and temporarily controlled areas of Ukraine. This measure was announced by Prime Minister Albanese and Foreign Minister Wong in May 2023.
Government 'looking hard' at Russia's presence in Australia
Nov 11, 2022 · Russia's presence in Australia was raised by the Coalition in Senate estimates on Thursday evening. Russia 'sees itself at war' with the West. Four Corners investigates the international network of patriots determined to remind Australia that Vladimir Putin's Russia is a force to be reckoned with.
Australia hits Russia with more sanctions following Kremlin's ...
Oct 2, 2022 · Australia will impose another round of financial and travel sanctions on Russia following the Kremlin's move to sign treaties annexing four occupied regions of Ukraine.
Australia threatens ‘strongest action’ against Russia if POW Oscar ...
Jan 15, 2025 · Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Wednesday threatened to take “the strongest action possible” if Russia is confirmed to have killed Australian prisoner of war (POW) Oscar Jenkins.