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Hungary hits back at Baltic and Nordic critics of visa scheme for Russians and Belarusians

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Hungary hits back at Baltic and Nordic critics of visa scheme for Russians and Belarusians

Hungary hits back at Baltic and Nordic critics of visa scheme for Russians and Belarusians

The government in Budapest has for years been criticised by many EU states for its perceived closeness to the Kremlin.


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