Hungary's Diplomatic Gamble: A Russian Retaliation is Almost Certain The expulsion of 10 Russian diplomats from Hungary has set off a chain reaction that will likely have far reaching consequences for Eastern European geopolitics.
Budapest claims it's not seeking to sever ties with Moscow, but the move marks a significant departure from Hungary's previously cozy relationship with Russia.
Hungarian foreign minister Anita Orbán stated that the diplomats were involved in "unacceptable activities" under the Vienna Convention, but her statement raises more questions than answers.