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EU says Hungary's expulsion of Russian diplomats was expected

From ABC Color · () Spanish

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  • The European Union backed Hungary's expulsion of 10 Russian embassy employees over activities Budapest deemed unacceptable for diplomats.
  • The EU described the move as an expected response to what it called Russia's continuing hybrid-attack campaign against the bloc and its member states.
  • Hungary said the decision protects its security and sovereignty without breaking diplomatic relations with Moscow.

The European Union said Hungary's expulsion of 10 Russian diplomats came as no surprise, describing it as a response to Moscow's continuing campaign of hybrid attacks against the EU and its member states.

“We take note of Hungary's legitimate decision,” European Commission spokesman Christian Wigand told reporters. He said the move was an expected reaction and expressed the bloc's full solidarity with Hungary.

Wigand also reaffirmed the EU's support for member states' diplomatic and consular activities when conducted under international law. He said the Union would continue coordinating closely with Hungary and other member states while protecting the interests and rights of EU citizens.

We take note of Hungary's legitimate decision.

· Christian WigandThe European Commission spokesman responded to Hungary's expulsion of Russian diplomats.

The Hungarian government said the expelled employees of Russia's embassy in Budapest had carried out activities considered “unacceptable for a diplomat under the Vienna Convention.” Budapest stressed that the measure protects Hungary's security and sovereignty and does not amount to a break in existing diplomatic relations with Moscow.

Prime Minister Péter Magyar, who took office in May, has repeatedly and forcefully distanced himself from the pro-Russian positions of the previous government led by Viktor Orbán.

A reaction expected to the persistent campaign by Russia to use hybrid attacks against the EU and its member states.

· Christian WigandWigand explained why the EU considered Hungary's action predictable.
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