Russia to Respond to Hungary's Expulsion of Diplomats
Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova confirms retaliatory measures are being prepared following Budapest's decision to expel 10 Russian diplomats.
Quick Look
- Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova announced that Moscow will retaliate against Hungary's recent expulsion of 10 Russian diplomats.
- The specific nature of the response is currently under review by relevant government agencies.
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Why It Matters
Hungary announced the expulsion of 10 Russian diplomats on September 8, citing national security concerns.
YEKATERINBURG, September 15. /TASS/. Russia will respond to Hungary’s recent move to expel Russian diplomats, Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova warned at a briefing on the sidelines of the International Festival of Youth (IFY).
On September 8, Hungary’s top diplomat Anita Orban said Budapest was expelling 10 Russian diplomats, citing the need to protect national security.
"I can say for sure that there will be a response. I cannot say for now exactly which specific parameter it will concern because this issue <…> is currently being worked out by relevant agencies and there will be an announcement as soon as a decision is made," Zakharova explained as she lamented what she called a far from constructive choice made by Budapest.
"Accordingly, since they took that step, we will need to respond," she added.
Yekaterinburg is hosting the IYF under the motto "Follow Your Dream" through September 17. As many as 10,000 youth leaders from 191 countries, including 5,000 delegates each from Russia and overseas, are expected to attend the global event. A thousand teenagers aged between 14 and 17 will take part in the program of the festival.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Russia will announce specific retaliatory measures against Hungary.
Likely · Within weeks
Open Questions
- What specific retaliatory measures will Russia implement?
- When will the official response be announced?
