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Background
Recent moves by Hungary’s new administration to distance itself from Russia have culminated in the expulsion of 10 Russian diplomatic personnel. The act signals a breaking point after years when Hungary under Viktor Orbán was perceived as the EU’s closest Russia ally.[1][2][3]
Government Statement
State officials described the decision as a part of a broader policy realignment aimed at normalising relations with the EU and Western partners. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs cited the need to comply with EU guidance and to reduce diplomatic friction.[1][3]
Implications for Hungary-Moscow Relations
The expulsions remove the official diplomatic channel through which Moscow had historically communicated on Hungarian interests. Analysts predict this could impede rapid communication between the two governments, especially on security and energy matters.[1][2]
Reactions from the EU and Russia
European officials welcomed the move, underscoring a unified stance against Russian influence. Moscow summoned Hungary’s ambassador to Warsaw to protest the expulsions, but Ukraine’s foreign ministry has not yet commented.[2]
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