(BUDAPEST, HUNGARY) – Tensions have escalated in Hungary following recent elections, as allegations emerge of document destruction linked to sanctions policy and foreign relations. The incoming prime minister, Peter Magyar, has accused the outgoing foreign minister of shredding sensitive documents connected to Hungary’s position on sanctions against Russia. The claims follow reports that the minister barricaded himself inside a government building in Budapest on Monday morning, shortly after the election, and began destroying files. Bins filled with shredded paper were seen lining nearby streets. Magyar stated that the documents may have included communications related to European Union negotiations and future…