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Russia Deploys Kalibr-Armed Warship to Mediterranean Amid Rising Tensions

On July 13, 2025, Russia deployed three warships to the Mediterranean Sea, one of which is armed with Kalibr cruise missiles , according to a report from the Ukrainian Navy. The missile carrier is capable of launching up to four Kalibr missiles , adding a new layer of strategic presence in the region. At the same time, Ukrainian officials confirmed that no Russian naval vessels  were detected in the Black Sea or the Sea of Azov  ,marking a shift in maritime focus. Over the past 24 hours, six vessels transited the Kerch Strai t toward the Black Sea, with three continuing toward the Bosphorus Strait , while five ships entered the Sea of Azov. This deployment comes amid ongoing hostilities in Ukraine, where Russian forces reportedly suffered significant losses in recent combat engagements. Analysts suggest the move may be part of a broader effort by Moscow to project power beyond its immediate borders , especially as tensions remain high across multiple fronts. The presence of Ka...
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Defiant Pride: Mass Protest in Budapest Challenges Government Crackdown

In a powerful display of resistance, tens of thousands of people marched through Budapest on Saturday, transforming a banned LGBTQ+ Pride rally into a sweeping protest against Hungary’s nationalist government. The demonstration, which drew participants from over 30 countries and included 70 members of the European Parliament, was sparked by a controversial law passed in March that allows authorities to ban Pride events under the guise of “child protection”.

Despite the official prohibition, marchers flooded the streets waving rainbow flags and holding signs that read “None of us are free until everyone is free.” Budapest Mayor Gergely Karácsony attempted to circumvent the ban by organizing the event as a municipal gathering, but police still declared it illegal.

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s administration has faced mounting criticism for its decade-long rollback of LGBTQ+ rights and broader democratic freedoms. The protest also drew support from more than 30 embassies and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, who urged Hungarian authorities to respect the right to peaceful assembly.

While small groups of far-right counter-protesters appeared, police successfully diverted the march to avoid clashes. Organizers and civil society groups framed the event as a last stand for civil liberties ahead of next year’s national election, where Orbán faces a strong opposition challenge.

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