Hungary Expels Russian Federation Mole From Orban's Entourage
1- 8.05.2026, 16:45
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A career Russian intelligence officer has been recruiting the Hungarian elite for years.
Hungary has secretly expelled Russian diplomat Arthur Sushkov, who was identified as an officer of the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service who spent years infiltrating the country's right-wing elite, RBC-Ukraine reports, citing a VSquare investigation.
According to the publication, Artur Sushkov, 36, the third secretary of the Russian Embassy, was forced to leave Budapest on May 4, 2026, because of activities incompatible with diplomatic status.
Hungarian authorities identified him as an undercover agent who was recruiting informants and gathering intelligence from pro-government think tanks.
Security services had proposed expelling the diplomat as early as February 2026, but the government of former Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban blocked the decision for political reasons during the election campaign.
The expulsion operation was only completed after Orban's election defeat, when political obstacles to the counterintelligence operation disappeared.
institutions close to Prime Minister Balázs Orbán's political director, notably the Matthias Corvinus Collegium (MCC) and the Hungarian Institute of International Relations.
The Russian intelligence agent was trying to obtain data on Hungary's domestic politics, plans for the Paks-2 nuclear power plant project, and was also gathering information on Budapest's relations with Ukraine.
The agent used expensive gifts and the promise of cash rewards for handing over official documents to recruit him.
In addition, the investigation revealed audio recordings showing coordination between Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjártó and Sergei Lavrov to block Ukraine's accession to the EU.
Despite Sushkov's expulsion, dozens of identified intelligence officers under diplomatic cover remain at the Russian Embassy in Budapest.
Experts note that Hungary's previous government often relaxed measures against Russian spies, making the country an attractive platform for hostile operations against NATO and Schengen countries.
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