Ukraine expels two Hungarian diplomats
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Fri, 09 May 2025 19:53:05 +0300
Ukraine is expelling two Hungarian diplomats in response to similar steps taken by Hungary.
Source Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha, as reported by European Pravda, Details On Friday 9 May, Ukraine announced the expulsion of two Hungarian diplomats.
They have been ordered to leave Ukraine within 48 hours.
We have just summoned the Hungarian ambassador to the Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and handed him the relevant note, Sybiha stated.
He stressed that Ukraine is acting in response to Hungarys actions, based on the principle of reciprocity and to defend national interests.
Background On Friday, Ukraines Security Service announced it had uncovered a Hungarian military intelligence network engaged in espionage in Zakarpattia Oblast in Ukraines west.
The network was reportedly assessing the mood of local residents and gauging their reaction to the possible presence of Hungarian peacekeepers in the oblast.
Initially, Hungarian Foreign Minister Pter Szijjrt said Budapest had not received any official notification from Kyiv about the uncovered Hungarian spy network, and referred to the reports as antiHungarian propaganda.
However, a few hours later, Budapest announced the expulsion of two Ukrainian diplomats, accusing them of espionage.
The Hungarian authorities asserted that Ukraines statement about uncovering a Hungarian intelligence network on its territory indicates cooperation between Kyiv and the Hungarian opposition party Tisza.
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