Hungary Expels 10 Russian Diplomats, Signaling a Shift

September 8, 2026 · 10:49 am 3 sources

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• Hungary Expels 10 Russian Diplomats, Signaling a Shift
  The New York Times · September 8, 2026 16:00
  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.

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• Hungary orders 10 Russian diplomats to leave
  Deutsche Welle · September 8, 2026 10:49
  Budapest says the expulsions are necessary to protect security and sovereignty after years of comparatively close ties between Hungary and Russia.
• Hungary expels 10 Russian diplomats, Moscow promises harsh response
  Al Jazeera · September 8, 2026 15:40
  Russia promises 'harsh and painful' response following Hungary's expulsion of its diplomats.