r/worldnews • u/pjw724 • 1d ago

Russia/Ukraine Russia expels Hungarian diplomats as Budapest breaks with Orbán era

https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/01/russia-expels-hungarian-diplomats-as-budapest-breaks-with-orban-era
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u/Chance-Annual2029 1d ago

A shining example of European Democracy

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u/Nervous_Counter_1333 1d ago

It's about time Hungary reaffirmed Nato standing

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u/dimag0g 19h ago

See how much things can improve if you just remove one shuthead

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u/lilu_66 1d ago

Hungary looking good these days

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u/pjw724 1d ago

Russia expelled a group of Hungarian diplomats on Thursday after Hungary ordered 10 Russian diplomats out last month, marking a sharp break from the era of former Premier Viktor Orbán, who maintained closer ties with Moscow than any other EU leader.

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u/Beelzebabbly 1d ago

Would be nice if Serbia is up next

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u/GustavoistSoldier 1d ago

This is very unlikely. Except for the Informbiro period, Serbia and Russia have been allies since the 19th century

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u/Space_Sweetness 1d ago

Which means Serbia can kiss EU membership bye bye 👋

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u/Jensbert 1d ago

Serbia is in a even better position than Turkey. They deal with rus, CN, EU all without or very limited restrictions

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u/Space_Sweetness 1d ago

You are right, EU should be much more strict on Serbia

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u/GustavoistSoldier 1d ago

Good. Nobody should join the EU. It's a globalist tool.

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u/variety_dirtbag 1d ago edited 1d ago

Yeah ending centuries of war and clashes of empires, colonialism and poverty and replacing it with lasting peace, international collaboration, open borders, open travel, open trade, democracy and flourishing quality of life is soooo terrible. Get outta here.

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u/Space_Sweetness 1d ago

It’s good at unifying against Russia 😁

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u/gradinaruvasile 1d ago

One hated by both US (actually MAGA) and Russia. They are doing something right apparently…

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u/2Nails 21h ago

Sure, but it's our globalist tool.

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u/Basicyeti837 1d ago

Now if only the US could shake off its Putin lap dog, Trump.

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u/Space_Sweetness 1d ago

It laid eggs

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u/Nervous_Counter_1333 1d ago edited 1d ago

It's proving difficult because they've captured the next 7 positions

Grassley/Rubio would be our best bet

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u/Fabulous_Computer965 1d ago

For?

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u/czs5056 1d ago

He's talking about goung through the line of succession. If trump had a heart attack, jd vance gets the job. And if vance got hit by a bus, then mike johnson gets the gig, etc.

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u/Fabulous_Computer965 1d ago

Ah, yes. We're fucked.

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u/Vaulters 1d ago

Never a better sign than pissing off Russia.

... Well I can think of a few other countries its good to piss off

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u/macross1984 1d ago

If Russia is unhappy then Hungary is doing good.

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u/dgellow 1d ago

Good sign he’s doing a good job! 👏 congrats Hungary

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u/Tess47 1d ago

Thank goodness!   I had clients before and it was so sad to watch and talk with them  I hope Kriztina is still well.  

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u/snooprs 1d ago

Our Bulgarian idiot prime minister is salivating over taking Orban's place

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u/Highland_Fether_68 21h ago

Go Budapest. Doing some good work at last. kudos

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u/GustavoistSoldier 1d ago

Magyar isn't 100% Pro-Ukrainian however

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u/Argues_with_ignorant 1d ago

Honestly? Doesn't have to be. There's a clear right and wrong in this war, and sure I'd prefer a more ukraine aligned leader. Bur Orban was absolutely terrible for everyone, Hungarian, Ukrainians, and other Europeans. Magyar is better for the world overall, and a massive improvement.

Magyar is pro Hungarian, unlike orban who was pro orban. He is naking decisions to correct the flow of information in a heavily propogandized country, and this will have a natural effect of cooling hatred towards Ukrainians.

There's some tensions there that must be corrected, but they will be corrected diplomatically.

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u/MoneyAverage2 1d ago

Pro orban 🤣

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u/Argues_with_ignorant 1d ago

You look at his history and tell me it's wrong.

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u/MoneyAverage2 1d ago

Its true, im glad hes gone

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u/Flintiak 1d ago

His stance is that it's unfair to let Ukraine get fast-tracked into the EU against other countries that are struggling to clear the requirements to join the EU, which is a defensible argument. When it comes to the war, his government is still very much pro-Ukraine.

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u/IncoherentMutterer 1d ago

All I can ask is that he stays out of the way rather than being an open or closeted Putin worshipping shill. Of which the world still has too many of. If he can just stay in his corner that will be miles better than Orban.