Australian Police Arrest Man Who Crashed Car Into Russian Consulate

Russian MFA Condemns Macron for Calling Putin an ‘Ogre’

Sign up for our free weekly newsletter

Remind me next month

Australian police arrested a man on Monday after he drove a car into the gates of the Russian consulate in Sydney.

New South Wales Police said they were called to the Russian consulate following reports that an unauthorized vehicle was parked in the driveway.

Officers tried to speak to the driver, who then allegedly "drove his vehicle into the gates of the property," police said in a statement.

The 39-year-old man was arrested and is assisting police with their investigation, the statement added.

Local media showed footage of a white car with two windows smashed, parked next to a Russian flag on the lawn of the consulate.

Australian pro-Putin commentator Simeon Boikov, known

Neither the Russian consulate nor the Russian embassy responded to requests for comment.

A Message from The Moscow Times:

Dear readers,

We are facing unprecedented challenges. Russia's Prosecutor General's Office has designated The Moscow Times as an "undesirable" organization, criminalizing our work and putting our

These actions are direct attempts to silence independent journalism in Russia. The

We, the

Your support, no matter how small, makes a world of difference. If you can, please support us monthly starting from just $2. It's quick to set up, and every contribution makes a significant impact.