# Hungary expels 10 Russian diplomats as Moscow vows ‘harsh’ retaliation

https://mins.news/en/item/49601

- The Kyiv Independent, 2026-09-08 11:25 UTC
- World
- Original: https://kyivindependent.com/hungary-kicks-out-10-russian-diplomats-as-moscow-vows-harsh-retaliation/

> Hungary ordered 10 Russian diplomatic mission staff to leave over activities Budapest said were incompatible with their status under the Vienna Convention. Foreign Minister Anita Orban said the move protects Hungary’s security and sovereignty but does not sever ties with Moscow. Russian spokesperson Maria Zakharova promised a “harsh and painful” response.

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