A 39-year-old man has been arrested following a collision between his vehicle and the gate of the Russian consulate in Sydney. According to New South Wales police, the incident occurred after the man was involved in a traffic accident with the consulate premises. The police have confirmed that the individual is now in custody and is being investigated for any potential violations related to the incident.
The Russian embassy in Sydney has not yet issued a statement regarding the incident, though diplomatic sources suggest that the consulate is investigating the matter further. The Australian Foreign Affairs Department has also been contacted for comment. It is unclear at this stage whether the incident has any implications for bilateral relations between Australia and Russia.
Australia’s Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, has not yet made any public statements about the incident, and it is expected that further details will be released in the coming days. Meanwhile, authorities are conducting an investigation to determine the full circumstances of the collision and whether any criminal charges may be brought against the driver.