Russia expels Hungarian diplomats after Budapest's first post-2022 expulsion

Moscow ordered Hungarian embassy and consulate staff out, retaliating for Budapest's September expulsion of 10 Russian diplomats on national security grounds—Hungary's first such move since the 2022 invasion. The tit-for-tat marks a notable break from Hungary's pro-Russian stance under Orbán, signaling a shift in bilateral relations. The full scope of expulsions and potential further escalation remain unclear.