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Hungary expels 10 Russian diplomats, Moscow promises harsh response

Hungary has ordered 10 Russian diplomatic staff to leave the country over activities deemed unacceptable. The move signals a worsening of relations between Budapest and Moscow and a shift in Hungarian policy. In response, Moscow has promised a harsh response. Despite the expulsions, the Kremlin stated that Russia remains open to maintaining ties with Hungary.

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  • ✓ Hungary ordered 10 Russian diplomats to leave the country over activities deemed unacceptable.
  • ✓ Moscow promised a harsh response to the expulsions.
  • ✓ The Kremlin stated that Russia is still open to ties with Hungary despite the diplomatic expulsions.
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Hungary has ordered 10 Russian diplomats to leave the country, prompting Moscow to threaten a harsh response.

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  1. Hungary Expels 10 Russian Diplomats

    Hungary has ordered 10 Russian diplomatic staff to leave the country over activities deemed unacceptable. The move signals a worsening of relations between Budapest and Moscow and a shift in Hungarian policy. In response, Moscow has promised a harsh response. Despite the expulsions, the Kremlin stated that Russia remains open to maintaining ties with Hungary.

    Why it matters

    The expulsions mark a notable deterioration in bilateral relations between Hungary and Russia. Budapest historically maintained close diplomatic ties with Moscow compared to many of its European Union peers, making this order a significant policy shift. Moscow's promise of a harsh response raises tensions while the Kremlin simultaneously expresses openness to continued relations.

    What is confirmed

    • Hungary ordered 10 Russian diplomats to leave the country over activities deemed unacceptable.
    • Moscow promised a harsh response to the expulsions.
    • The Kremlin stated that Russia is still open to ties with Hungary despite the diplomatic expulsions.

    What to watch next

    • Specific retaliatory measures or diplomatic expulsions announced by Moscow against Hungarian officials.
    • Official statements from the Hungarian government detailing the unacceptable activities.
    Sources used for this update (11)
    1. The Guardian — Ukraine’s prosecutor general resigns after corruption allegations as Russia resumes strikes on Kyiv – Europe live
    2. Al Jazeera — Hungary expels 10 Russian diplomats, Moscow promises harsh response
    3. ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos — Hungary orders 10 Russian diplomats to leave the country over activities deemed unacceptable
    4. The New York Times — Hungary Expels 10 Russian Diplomats, Signaling a Shift
    5. BBC — Hungary expels 10 Russian diplomats as relations worsen
    6. Euronews.com — Europe Today: Ceuta cries out for EU help, Hungary expels 10 Russian diplomats
    7. Le Monde.fr — Hungary expels 10 Russian diplomatic staff for 'unacceptable activities'
    8. Reuters — Kremlin says Russia is still open to ties with Hungary despite diplomatic expulsions
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    11. www.ilfoglio.it — Hungary expels ten Russian diplomats
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