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Sep 7, 2026

Hungary expels 10 Russian diplomats, Moscow vows retaliation

Hungary expelled 10 Russian diplomats on Tuesday, saying they had acted in ways incompatible with their diplomatic status. Russia responded by closing the German Consulate General in St. Petersburg and vowed a 'painful' response to Hungary's actions.

Sep 7, 2026·8 sources

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▪Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova promised that Moscow's retaliatory response to Hungary's diplomat expulsions would be harsh and painful
▪Hungary's government described Russia as a threat to Europe and the global order in guidelines for its delegation attending the UN General Assembly in September 2026
▪During a parliamentary hearing in May 2026, Hungarian Foreign Minister Anita Orban stated that Russia's policies pose a security challenge to Hungary and Europe

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