Russia retaliates after Hungary expels diplomats

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Among the current major breaking stories, the Russia-Hungary diplomatic confrontation appears to be the most immediate and geopolitically significant. The Guardian reports that Moscow’s foreign minister issued a warning of a “harsh and painful” response after Hungary expelled 10 diplomats, framing the move as retaliation for what Hungary described as “unacceptable” activities.[2] The story sits alongside other fast-moving crises — including reported Houthi strikes in Saudi Arabia and renewed Russia-Ukraine attacks — but the Hungary-Russia escalation stands out as a direct, fresh state-to-state diplomatic conflict in Europe.[2][3]

Sources: The Guardian, Anadolu Agency