Frankfurt (Germany), 8 Sept. (LaPresse) – The response to Hungary’s decision to expel ten Russian diplomats “will be harsh and painful”. This was stated by the spokesperson for the Russian Foreign Ministry, Maria Zakharova, as reported by Interfax. The Foreign Ministry spokeswoman described Hungary’s actions as the work of the “Russophobic lobby in Budapest”. Hungarian Foreign Minister Anita Orban announced the expulsion of ten Russian diplomats from the country. According to reports, these are individuals who “have carried out activities in Hungary that are unacceptable for diplomats under the Vienna Convention”. Orban emphasised that this decision “safeguards Hungary’s security and sovereignty” and “does not imply a break in diplomatic relations with Russia”.
Hungary, Moscow: “A harsh and painful response to the expulsion of Russian diplomats”
Frankfurt (Germany), 8 Sept. (LaPresse) – The response to Hungary’s decision to expel ten Russian diplomats “will be harsh and painful”. This was stated by the spokesperson for the Russian Foreign Ministry, Maria Zakharova, as reported by Interfax. The Foreign Ministry spokeswoman described Hungary’s actions as the work of the “Russophobic lobby in Budapest”. Hungarian Foreign Minister Anita Orban announced the expulsion of ten Russian diplomats from the country. According to reports, these are individuals who “have carried out activities in Hungary that are unacceptable for diplomats under the Vienna Convention”. Orban emphasised that this decision “safeguards Hungary’s security and sovereignty” and “does not imply a break in diplomatic relations with Russia”.