Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Zakharova told the media on September 8 that she would make a tough response to Hungary's expulsion of Russian diplomats. She pointed out that the relevant countermeasures will target Hungarian anti-Russian lobbying groups. On September 8, Hungarian Foreign Minister Anita Orban announced the expulsion of 10 Russian diplomats. At the same time, she said that this move did not mean the severance of diplomatic ties; Budapest is still willing to maintain necessary dialogue with Moscow.

Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Zakharova told the media on September 8 that she would make a tough response to Hungary's expulsion of Russian diplomats. She pointed out that the relevant countermeasures will target Hungarian anti-Russian lobbying groups. On September 8, Hungarian Foreign Minister Anita Orban announced the expulsion of 10 Russian diplomats. At the same time, she said that this move did not mean the severance of diplomatic ties; Budapest is still willing to maintain necessary dialogue with Moscow.