Europe
Hungary expels 10 Russian diplomats in sharp break from Orban era
Peter Magyar's government has declared Russia a national security threat and ordered out intelligence operatives, prompting Kremlin threats to cut gas supplies.
13 September 2026
Independent · Brussels & Berlin
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Former deputy head of Hungary's foreign intelligence service (IH), Hungarian Intelligence
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Europe
Peter Magyar's government has declared Russia a national security threat and ordered out intelligence operatives, prompting Kremlin threats to cut gas supplies.
Politics
The new Tisza government orders out intelligence-linked envoys, signalling a decisive pivot from Viktor Orbán's pro-Kremlin stance as Moscow threatens harsh retaliation.