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Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev said the US attack on Iran was unprovoked and that Iran posed no threat, as it was negotiating with Washington. He also proposed a community of sanctioned states, including Russia, Iran, and China, to counter what he called illegal unilateral restrictions.
Russian President Vladimir Putin met with top military commanders, calling the liberation of Konstantinovka key to liberating the Donetsk region. Russian officials framed the meeting as a signal of Moscow's resolve, while Al Jazeera reports cast doubt on the claimed territorial gains.
In an interview with TASS, Russian Federation Council Vice Speaker Konstantin Kosachev assessed US President Donald Trump's domestic achievements ahead of the November midterm elections. Kosachev suggested that while Trump has progress to show voters, a Republican defeat could make the remaining two years of his presidency very difficult.
Russia's Chief of General Staff Valery Gerasimov reported to President Vladimir Putin that strikes on military facilities have significantly reduced Ukraine's ability to produce cruise and ballistic missiles. The strikes targeted military-related sites in Kyiv and other areas, while air defenses reportedly downed 327 Ukrainian drones over Russia overnight.
Russia's Defense Ministry reported that air defenses shot down 188 Ukrainian drones over 11 Russian regions and Crimea in a 12-hour period on Friday. This follows an earlier report of 72 drones downed over 10 regions, Crimea, and the Sea of Azov on Sunday.
TASS will organize two sessions at the Innoprom international industrial exhibition in Yekaterinburg, discussing business's social mission and digital maturity. The event runs from July 6 to 9, 2026, with over 850 organizations participating and Indonesia as partner country.
Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak has instructed oil companies and regional authorities to ensure additional fuel supplies and prevent local disruptions, with particular attention to the Irkutsk and Trans-Baikal regions. The measures come amid summer peak demand, unscheduled refinery repairs, and the impact of drone attacks on refineries, as the government also considers importing petroleum products and bans on exports to stabilize the market.
Deadly overnight attacks hit both sides of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, with reports of civilian casualties in Kyiv, Kharkiv, and Sumy, as well as in Russian-occupied areas and inside Russia. The exchanges follow one of the worst strikes on Kyiv in the conflict, and come amid continued drone and missile barrages.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met with Guyanese candidate Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett, who is running for the post of UN Secretary-General. During the meeting, Lavrov outlined Moscow's prerequisites for the next UN chief, while Rodrigues-Birkett presented her campaign platform. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to the UN's central coordinating role.
The Bank of Russia has set the official dollar exchange rate at 77.2264 rubles for July 4–6, 2026, down 70.29 kopecks from the previous rate. The euro and yuan rates were also lowered, according to TASS.
Russian authorities say defendants in the plot to assassinate RT editor-in-chief Margarita Simonyan confessed to planning the crime for $50,000. Twelve individuals, led by Mikhail Balashov, were sentenced to prison terms ranging from six to twenty-five years, with Balashov receiving twenty years.
Russian officials say a Ukrainian drone attack on a market in Tokmak killed five people and injured 18, with Moscow condemning the strike as a war crime. The regional governor and Russian Investigative Committee have reported the incident, while the Foreign Ministry blamed Kyiv's 'Nazi regime' and Western support.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz defended his country's NATO defence spending after US President Donald Trump called past efforts 'ridiculous'. Merz said Germany is doubling its defence budget within four years, while NATO leaders prepare to meet in Ankara next week.
Russia's Defense Ministry reported that its troops liberated 11 communities in several Ukrainian regions over the past week, delivering precision strikes and inflicting thousands of casualties. The claims, reported by TASS, cover combat operations from June 27 to July 3, including specific actions in Krasny Liman and Konstantinovka.
Sakhalin Region Governor Valery Limarenko announced that Drone ID technology developed by GLONASS will enhance drone safety in the region, with mandatory connection to a unified identification system since March. Separately, a ZALA T-20 drone completed a 420-km flight between the Kuril Islands and Sakhalin, marking a successful integration into Russian airspace.
Russian new vehicle sales rose sharply in June 2026, with passenger car deliveries up 29% year-on-year and the broader market expanding by more than a quarter. First-half figures from different industry bodies show growth ranging from 10% to 16% depending on the vehicle categories covered.
Russian officials, including State Duma Committee head Leonid Slutsky and Ambassador Andrey Kelin, have expressed skepticism about any shift in British policy toward Russia following Prime Minister Keir Starmer's resignation. They cite the Labour Party's continued support for Ukraine and London's confrontational stance as reasons for the ongoing crisis in bilateral relations.
Recent polls by Russian state-affiliated pollsters show public trust in President Vladimir Putin ranging from 69% to 76.7% between mid-June and early July 2025. Approval of the government and Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin also varied, with party support led by United Russia.
Russian Ambassador to the UK Andrey Kelin criticized British policies on Ukraine, warning that the British elite is deluded in believing it can escalate support for Kiev without consequences. He also commented on UK military spending plans and London's role in Europe's militarization, while Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova condemned Britain's uranium supply to Ukraine.
Russian diplomat Rodion Miroshnik reported that 204 children were affected by Ukrainian military attacks between April and June, including 21 killed. He also provided broader casualty figures since 2014 and discussed exchanges of fallen soldiers' bodies.