Hungary expels 10 Russian diplomats, curbs Fidesz regional powers under new Tisza government
Hungary's new Tisza government, led by Péter Magyar, expelled 10 Russian diplomats (a fifth of embassy staff) and dismantled Fidesz's county-level power structures. This marks a sharp reversal from the previous pro-Russian stance and signals a realignment toward EU/NATO norms, though the full scope of the diplomatic rupture and domestic consolidation remains uncertain.
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Hungary-Russia Rupture: Diplomat Expulsions, Gas Supply Threat, Domestic Realignment
Hungary's new Tisza government, led by Péter Magyar, has confirmed the expulsion of 10 Russian diplomats, including intelligence operatives, marking a significant reversal of previous pro-Russian policy. This action has prompted Moscow to consider retaliatory measures, specifically a halt to gas supplies, which would directly impact Hungary's energy security. Concurrently, the Tisza government is dismantling Fidesz's county-level power structures, signaling a domestic political realignment.