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Russia Expels Hungarian Diplomats in Retaliatory Move
Original: Russia Expels Hungarian Diplomats After Budapest Kicks Out 10 Russian Envoys
Russia has expelled Hungarian diplomats in a reciprocal response after Budapest declared 10 Russian envoys persona non grata. The tit-for-tat expulsions mark a sharp dip in relations between Russia and Hungary, which has often positioned itself as Moscow's most sympathetic partner inside the European Union and NATO. Neither side has publicly detailed the full number of Hungarian staff ordered to leave or the timeframe for their departure.
Why now: Retaliatory diplomatic expulsions between Russia and an EU member are rare given Hungary's traditionally friendly ties with Moscow, making the breakdown notable.
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