Hungarian Foreign Ministry: Budapest is not interested in escalating relations with Russia

Budapest is not interested in escalation in relations with Russia. This was stated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) of Hungary, TASS reports.

“The Hungarian government takes note of the decision of the Russian side [to expel diplomats], which we consider as a response to actions previously taken by Hungary. Hungary is not interested in escalating diplomatic tensions,” the Hungarian Foreign Ministry clarified.

The Foreign Ministry noted that at the same time, Hungary firmly adheres to its previous decision, taken for reasons of national security.