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Hungary tells 10 Russian diplomats to depart over alleged rules breaches
Budapest cited Vienna Convention violations but maintained it is not cutting off diplomatic ties with Moscow.
Latest update: Hungary's expulsion of 10 Russian diplomats followed a change of government under Prime Minister Peter Magyar, who pledged to end pro-Russia policies.
The short version
- Hungary ordered 10 members of Russia's diplomatic mission to leave after assessing their conduct breached Vienna Convention standards.[Associated Press · Deutsche Welle · ABC News]
- The expulsions follow a leadership shift under Prime Minister Peter Magyar, whose administration pledged to end pro-Russian policies.[Deutsche Welle · ABC News]
- Budapest stressed the move safeguards national security without severing diplomatic ties, though officials did not release a departure timeline or detail the alleged infractions.[Associated Press · Deutsche Welle · ABC News]
Key facts
- Hungary ordered 10 Russian diplomatic personnel to leave the country over activities deemed incompatible with their status.[Associated Press · Deutsche Welle]
- Hungarian officials assessed that the diplomats engaged in activities unacceptable under the Vienna Convention and informed Russia's ambassador.[ABC News]
- Foreign Minister Anita Orban stated the measure is intended to safeguard Hungarian sovereignty and security without severing relations with Moscow.[Deutsche Welle · ABC News]
- The action follows the formation of a new government under Prime Minister Peter Magyar, who promised to reverse previous pro-Russia policies.[Deutsche Welle · ABC News]
What remains uncertain
- Hungarian authorities have not disclosed the specific activities the diplomats were accused of or the deadline for their departure.[Associated Press · Deutsche Welle]
Sources
Outlet counts describe coverage, not independent confirmation. Reports may share a wire service or original source.
- Hungary orders 10 Russian diplomats to leave the country over activities deemed unacceptableAssociated Press · Wire: associated-press
- Hungary orders 10 Russian diplomats to leave country over 'unacceptable' activitiesABC News - Top Stories
- Hungary orders 10 Russian diplomats to leaveDeutsche Welle