Australia's 2018 Foreign Interference Laws Face High-Profile Test

A dual Russian-Australian citizen faces 20 years in prison under Australia's 2018 foreign interference laws, which criminalize covert actions by foreign actors in Australian affairs. Police allege he trained in Russia, enlisted in Ukraine's military to gather intelligence, and passed it to suspected Russian agents. Russia's embassy denies involvement. ASIO, Australia's security service, warned of "zero tolerance."