Hungary decided to expel 10 staff members from the Russian embassy in Budapest, justifying the measure due to "unacceptable activities" carried out by these individuals. The decision represents a significant gesture by the Hungarian government, which usually maintains close relations with Russia.
The Russian government reacted immediately to the measure, promising a response that it described as severe and painful. The promise of retaliation indicates that diplomatic tension between the two countries is expected to intensify in the coming days.
The activities considered unacceptable by the Hungarians were not detailed in the article, but the expulsion suggests that the authorities in Budapest identified actions that they considered incompatible with the diplomatic status of the staff members.
