Russia Expels Hungarian Diplomats in Retaliation for Earlier Expulsions

Russia expels Hungarian diplomats in tit-for-tat move after Budapest expelled 10 Russian envoys. Tensions escalate between the two nations.

Editorial Desk

October 1, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Moscow, Russia — Russia has ordered a group of Hungarian diplomats to leave the country within two weeks, marking a direct response to Hungary’s earlier expulsion of 10 Russian envoys last month, according to the Russian Foreign Ministry.

The decision comes as part of an escalating diplomatic conflict between the two nations, with Moscow accusing Budapest of taking an “unfounded and unfriendly” stance. The Russian ministry confirmed that a representative from the Hungarian embassy was summoned and given a formal protest over the previous action.

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Hungary had previously stated that the expelled Russian diplomats were involved in activities inconsistent with their diplomatic roles, though it did not provide specific details. The move by Budapest represents a shift in its foreign policy under Prime Minister Péter Magyar, who emphasized the need to protect national sovereignty. Despite expressing no desire for further escalation, Hungary maintained that its actions were based on security concerns.

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