G20: Russian war ships headed for Australia

A FLEET of Russian warships is reportedly steaming towards Australia in a show of strength ahead of this weekend’s G20 meeting in Brisbane.

Seven News reports four Russian naval ships are headed this way in a “defiant show of force from the super power”.

In accordance with international law, the Department of Defence is closely monitoring the vessels.

The Russian fleet is known to follow the president during major international summits.

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