Hungary expels ten Russian diplomats as Kremlin threatens gas cut

Prime Minister Peter Magyar has abruptly terminated the policy of close engagement with Moscow that characterized his predecessor’s tenure, ordering the expulsion of ten Russian diplomats from Hungary. The decision, announced on Friday, marks a sharp shift in Budapest’s foreign‑policy stance and follows a series of diplomatic tensions that have escalated in recent months.

The Kremlin has responded by indicating it may suspend gas deliveries to Hungary, a move that could affect the country’s energy supply and broader regional markets. Analysts note that the diplomatic expulsions come amid heightened scrutiny of Russian activities in Europe and reflect Hungary’s alignment with wider EU concerns over security and energy dependence. The potential curtailment of gas flows underscores the immediate economic ramifications of the policy reversal, while both governments have signaled that further diplomatic dialogue will be required to manage the fallout.