Russia says it will give a ‘harsh and painful’ response after Hungary expels 10 diplomats - Europe live

Moscow's foreign minister issues warning to Russophobic lobby in Budapest' after diplomats expelled for unacceptable' activities

But the tone coming from Moscow is very different, as Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told reporters that Russia was very confident that victory in its war against Ukraine is very near."

Yes, we are confident, and we are sure that victory is very near," Peskov said in comments reported by Reuters.