By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/man-charged-after-crashing-suv-into-russian-consulate-gates-in-sydney Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Man charged after crashing SUV into Russian consulate gates in Sydney World Sep 1, 2025 4:51 PM EDT SYDNEY (AP) — A man has been charged after a SUV hit the gates of the Russian consulate in Sydney on Monday, police said. Police were called at 8 a.m. to the property in the eastern suburb of Woollahra where an unauthorized vehicle was reported parked in the driveway. READ MORE: Modi and Putin affirm special relationship as India faces steep US tariffs over Russian oil imports Police attempted to speak to the driver, but he drove the Toyota Kluger into the gates, a statement said. Two police officers sustained minor injuries and were treated by paramedics. No one else was injured, police said. The SUV came to rest on the lawn near a flag pole on the consulate’s grounds. The vehicle was towed away two hours later. A 39-year-old man arrested at the scene will appear in court on Tuesday on charges including damaging property, possession of a knife and possession of an unnamed restricted substance. No details have been released about his potential motivation. The Russian Embassy in the Australian capital Canberra released a statement saying no one at the consulate was injured and work continued as usual. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
SYDNEY (AP) — A man has been charged after a SUV hit the gates of the Russian consulate in Sydney on Monday, police said. Police were called at 8 a.m. to the property in the eastern suburb of Woollahra where an unauthorized vehicle was reported parked in the driveway. READ MORE: Modi and Putin affirm special relationship as India faces steep US tariffs over Russian oil imports Police attempted to speak to the driver, but he drove the Toyota Kluger into the gates, a statement said. Two police officers sustained minor injuries and were treated by paramedics. No one else was injured, police said. The SUV came to rest on the lawn near a flag pole on the consulate’s grounds. The vehicle was towed away two hours later. A 39-year-old man arrested at the scene will appear in court on Tuesday on charges including damaging property, possession of a knife and possession of an unnamed restricted substance. No details have been released about his potential motivation. The Russian Embassy in the Australian capital Canberra released a statement saying no one at the consulate was injured and work continued as usual. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now