Tensions rise in diplomatic row between Australia and Russia

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Moscow has claimed the Australian government is interfering in Russia’s internal affairs following a social media post from the Australian Embassy in Moscow.

The post characterised the recent Russian election as “not free, fair, inclusive or credible”, drawing swift condemnation from the Kremlin.It has also demanded the post be deleted.

“Australia remains deeply concerned by the deliberate exclusion of genuine opposition candidates, the lack of independent and impartial observers, credible reports of voter coercion and arbitrary detention, and by evidence suggesting vote fraud and manipulation," the Embassy's post read The Australian government’s rejection of the election outcome and calls for Russia to withdraw from Ukrainian territory have escalated tensions between the countries.

The Russian Federation Ambassador to Australia Dr Alexey Pavlovsky has said Australia's reaction to the Russian election is"unacceptable". Picture: NCA NewsWire / Gary Ramage

 

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