# Hungary expels 10 Russian diplomats as Moscow vows harsh response

https://mins.news/en/item/49997

- Al Jazeera, 2026-09-08 15:40 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/8/hungary-expels-russian-diplomats-over-unacceptable-activities?traffic_source=rss

> Hungary has ordered 10 Russian diplomats to leave, accusing them of “unacceptable” activities incompatible with their diplomatic status. Budapest says the move protects Hungary’s security and sovereignty but does not break diplomatic ties. Moscow has promised a “harsh and painful” response, while the EU called the decision legitimate.

## Stories

- [Russia Europe Sanctions and Retaliation](https://mins.news/en/topic/russia-europe-sanctions-and-retaliation) — Markdown: https://mins.news/en/topic/russia-europe-sanctions-and-retaliation.md

## Related coverage

- [Europe Today: Ceuta calls for EU help, Hungary expels 10 Russian diplomats](https://mins.news/en/video/50896) — euronews, 2026-09-09
- [NATO member Hungary boots 10 Russian diplomats](https://mins.news/en/item/50171) — Fox News, 2026-09-08
- [IN BRIEF: Situation around Hungary’s expulsion of 10 Russian diplomats](https://mins.news/en/item/49781) — TASS, 2026-09-08
- [Hungary expels 10 Russian diplomats as Moscow vows ‘harsh’ retaliation](https://mins.news/en/item/49601) — The Kyiv Independent, 2026-09-08