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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has told Russia to “back off” after its embassy accused Australia’s security chiefs of fuelling “anti-Russian paranoia” over an alleged spy couple accused of trying to access classified defence information. Russian-born Australians army private Kira Korolev, 40, and her husband Igor, 62 have been arrested over an alleged spying scheme targeting the Defence Department, with authorities emphasising concerns over espionage and foreign interference.
“They’re constantly trying to find ways to engage and to damage our national interest, and that’s why our agencies ensure that they are constantly monitoring their performance.” Australia has become more attractive to Russian spy agencies as Canberra increases security collaboration with the United States after signing the AUKUS agreement, ANU National Security College senior adviser William Stoltz said.
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