Hungary expelled 10 Russian diplomats on September 8, 2026, accusing them of activities incompatible with diplomatic status under the Vienna Convention, with Moscow vowing retaliatory measures. The move signals a break from Viktor Orbán's pro-Russian policies and alignment with European allies on Russia.
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Hungary will expel 10 Russian diplomats whom the government accused of espionage, setting the stage for a confrontation between Moscow and the new government in Budapest.
BUDAPEST, Sept 8 - Hungary expelled 10 Russian diplomats on Tuesday, saying they had acted in ways incompatible with their diplomatic status, in a stark reminder that the pro-Russian years of former Prime Minister Viktor Orban are over.
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"This decision protects Hungary's security and sovereignty," Hungarian Foreign Minister Anita Orban said.
The move follows years of scrutiny over Russian intelligence activity in Hungary and marks a shift under Péter Magyar's new government.
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For years, Hungary was viewed as Russia's closest ally in the EU, but the new government has dropped the pro-Kremlin stance.
Russia promises 'harsh and painful' response following Hungary's expulsion of its diplomats.
The housecleaning puts the new government more in line with how European allies relate to Moscow, tempering cozy ties developed under Viktor Orban’s administration.
"(Those expelled) were engaged in activities in Hungary that are unacceptable for diplomats under the Vienna Convention," Hungarian Foreign Minister Anita Orban said in a statement.
Ceuta's mayor Juan Jesús Vivas has requested greater European support for the continuing crisis in the Spanish enclave after 80.000 crossed the border illegally last month. Meanwhile, the Hungarian government has decided to expel 10 Russian diplomats over "unacceptable" activities.