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Hungary expels 10 Russian diplomats, prompting 'painful' Russian response

Hungary has expelled 10 Russian diplomats, citing their actions as incompatible with their diplomatic status. This move signals a shift in Hungary's foreign policy, moving away from the pro-Russian stance previously maintained by former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. In response, Russia has vowed a 'painful' retaliation, with its foreign ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova characterizing the decision as an act of Russophobia. AI

RANK_REASON Diplomatic expulsion and retaliatory threats between nations constitute significant geopolitical events. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.0]

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Hungary expels 10 Russian diplomats, prompting 'painful' Russian response

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Reuters ·

    Hungary expels 10 Russian diplomats, Moscow vows ‘painful’ response

    Hungary ⁠expelled 10 Russian diplomats on ⁠Tuesday, saying they had acted in ways incompatible with their diplomatic status, in a stark reminder that the pro-Russian years of former prime minister Viktor Orban are over. Russia’s foreign ministry ‌said it would retaliate and its r…