Russia to Respond to Hungary's Expulsion of 10 Diplomats
Interview with Russia's Ambassador to Hungary, E.A. Stanislavov, with the TASS news agency (September 10, 2026). Question: The Hungarian government announced on September 8 the expulsion of 10 Russian diplomats.
Consensus
- Russia will respond to Hungary's expulsion of 10 diplomats.
- The expulsion will have negative consequences for Russia-Hungary relations.
- Russia maintains openness to further development of bilateral ties.
- Hungary expelled 10 Russian diplomats.
- Hungary stated the diplomats engaged in activities incompatible with the Vienna Convention.
- Dmitry Peskov, Kremlin spokesperson, made statements on the matter.
Points of divergence
- New Hungarian authorities under Prime Minister Viktor Orbán have recognized Russia as a threat to Europe and global order, and Hungary supports efforts for sustainable peace in Ukraine and negotiations to resolve the conflict. — vedomosti
Coverage (7 sources)
- Interview of Russia's Ambassador to Hungary E.A. Stanislavova with TASS Information Agency (September 10, 2026) — МИД России
- In the Kremlin, they stated about the negative consequences of expelling Russia's diplomats from Hungary — Коммерсантъ
- Peskov warns of negative consequences of Hungary expelling Russian diplomats — Интерфакс
- Peskov: Russia will respond to expulsion of its diplomats from Hungary — Ведомости
- Kremlin promised response to Hungary's expulsion of 10 Russian diplomats — Вести
- Peskov: Expulsion of Russian diplomats from Hungary will negatively affect relations between countries — Москва 24
- In RIS called the expulsion of Russian diplomats from Hungary a gesture in favor of the EU — Ведомости
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