Hungary has ordered 10 members of Russia\u2019s diplomatic mission to leave the country over activities Hungarian authorities described as unacceptable for diplomats under the Vienna Convention.<\/p>\n
Foreign Minister Anita Orb\u00e1n announced the decision Tuesday, saying Hungarian authorities determined that the Russian diplomatic personnel had engaged in activities incompatible with their diplomatic status. She did not disclose specific details of the alleged activities or provide a deadline for their departure.<\/p>\n
Orb\u00e1n said the decision was taken to protect Hungary\u2019s national security and sovereignty, while emphasizing that Budapest was not breaking diplomatic relations with Moscow. She said Hungary intended to maintain necessary dialogue with Russia based on mutual respect and international diplomatic rules.<\/p>\n
The expulsions mark a notable shift in Hungary\u2019s relationship with Russia under the country\u2019s new government led by Prime Minister Peter Magyar, which has signaled a move away from the previous government\u2019s close ties with Moscow.<\/p>\n
Hungary had already expelled a Russian diplomat in May over allegations of intelligence-gathering activities carried out under diplomatic cover. Budapest also summoned Russia\u2019s ambassador following Russian drone strikes in Ukraine\u2019s Transcarpathia region, which has a significant ethnic Hungarian population.<\/p>\n
Russia has indicated that it will respond to Hungary\u2019s decision. The move comes amid broader tensions between Moscow and European countries over Russia\u2019s war in Ukraine and accusations of Russian espionage and other forms of hybrid activity across Europe.<\/p>\n
Despite the diplomatic expulsion, Hungary says it will continue maintaining relations with Russia. The latest action nevertheless signals growing scrutiny of Russian diplomatic personnel and activities across Europe as governments strengthen national-security measures.<\/p>\n
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