Hungary expels Russian diplomats for the first time since 2018
Hungary is set to expel 10 Russian diplomats from the country, Budapest's Foreign Minister Anita Orbán wrote on social media earlier today. According to Orbán, several Russian diplomatic mission staff members “had engaged in activities in Hungary that are unacceptable for diplomats under the Vienna Convention.” She stressed, however, that the decision “does not imply breaking off diplomatic…
Budapest's Foreign Minister Anita Orbán announced that Hungary will expel 10 Russian diplomats, the first such action since 2018. Orbán stated that the diplomats had engaged in activities in Hungary that are "unacceptable for diplomats under the Vienna Convention." She emphasized that this decision does not mean Hungary is breaking off diplomatic relations with Russia.
Since the start of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, numerous Russian diplomats have been expelled from EU member states, but Hungary did not join these measures. The last time Hungary expelled a Russian diplomat was in 2018. Orbán instructed her subordinate to inform Russian Ambassador Yevgeny Stanislavov about the decision, emphasizing that it is meant to protect Hungary's security and sovereignty.
Hungary intends to maintain necessary dialogue with Russia based on mutual respect and adherence to rules.
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