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Hungary Orders 10 Russian Diplomats to Leave

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  • Hungary ordered 10 members of Russia's diplomatic mission to leave over activities it said violated standards for diplomats under the Vienna Convention.
  • Foreign Minister Anita Orban said the move would protect Hungary's security and sovereignty, but stressed that Budapest was not breaking diplomatic relations with Moscow.
  • The expulsions mark a deterioration in bilateral ties after Hungary's previously close relationship with Russia under former Prime Minister Viktor Orban.

Hungary has ordered 10 Russian diplomats to leave, accusing them of activities incompatible with their diplomatic status but declining to specify what they allegedly did.

Foreign Minister Anita Orban said a Hungarian Foreign Ministry official had informed the Russian ambassador about the decision. The individuals' conduct had been judged unacceptable for diplomats under the Vienna Convention, she said, and the assessment took place before the government ordered them to depart.

This decision protects Hungary's security and sovereignty.

· Anita OrbanHungary's foreign minister explained the government's reason for ordering the Russian diplomats to leave.

"This decision protects Hungary's security and sovereignty," Orban wrote. She also made clear that Budapest was not severing relations with Moscow. "It does not imply breaking off diplomatic relations with Russia," she said, adding that Hungary wanted to preserve the necessary dialogue based on mutual respect and compliance with the rules.

The expulsions nevertheless represent a notable worsening in relations. Hungary had maintained comparatively close ties with Russia under former Prime Minister Viktor Orban. Anita Orban has served as foreign minister and deputy prime minister since May, following a change of government led by Prime Minister Peter Magyar.

It does not imply breaking off diplomatic relations with Russia.

· Anita OrbanShe stressed that the expulsions would not end diplomatic ties with Moscow.
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