Hungary expels 10 Russian diplomats, curbs Fidesz regional powers under new Tisza government
Hungary's new Tisza government, led by Péter Magyar, expelled 10 Russian diplomats (a fifth of embassy staff) and dismantled Fidesz's county-level power structures. This marks a sharp reversal from the previous pro-Russian stance and signals a realignment toward EU/NATO norms, though the full scope of the diplomatic rupture and domestic consolidation remains uncertain.
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Hungary-Russia Diplomatic Rupture and Energy Security Threat
Hungary's new Tisza government, led by Péter Magyar, has expelled 10 Russian diplomats, signaling a significant shift from the previous pro-Russian foreign policy. This action has prompted Russia to consider retaliatory measures, specifically a halt in gas supplies to Hungary. The full scope of diplomatic rupture and domestic consolidation under the new government remains uncertain.