Hungary Expels 10 Russian Diplomats Amid Deteriorating Relations
Budapest's move marks a further shift away from the pro-Kremlin stance long associated with Hungary's previous government, according to a BBC News report.
Hungary has expelled 10 Russian diplomats as relations between Budapest and Moscow continue to deteriorate, according to a report by BBC News.
The report notes that Hungary was for years regarded as Russia's closest ally within the European Union. However, it says the country's new government has moved away from that pro-Kremlin position.
BBC News did not provide further details in the excerpt regarding the specific reasons for the expulsions or the identities of the diplomats involved.
The development comes amid a broader reassessment of Hungary's foreign policy stance, as described in the BBC News report, though additional specifics on the timeline and scope of the diplomatic shift were not disclosed.
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