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Burkina Faso's ruling junta announced on Friday it has cut diplomatic relations with France, accusing Paris of supporting subversive networks and terrorists. France condemned the move as 'hostile and baseless' and said it is reviewing reciprocal measures. The severance marks a new low in relations between the two countries, following years of tension and France's military withdrawal in 2023.
Serbia's oil company NIS has requested an extension of its OFAC license beyond July 1, while the US has granted Hungary's MOL until July 31 to finalize talks on acquiring a controlling stake. The timeline involves Gazprom's planned sale of its stake, Serbia's increased share, and ADNOC's potential minority participation.
Russia's Defense Ministry announced the return of 160 Russian servicemen from Ukrainian captivity in exchange for 160 Ukrainian prisoners. The servicemen arrived in Belarus and later landed in the Moscow Region, with the exchange facilitated by the United Arab Emirates.
BRICS energy ministers meeting in Gurugram, India, adopted a joint communique on strengthening cooperation in energy security, sustainable development, and resilient infrastructure. Russia announced plans to expand technology exports to BRICS countries and voiced support for an Indian-led hydrogen research initiative.
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak has instructed agencies and companies to develop new measures to stabilize the fuel market, including a mechanism for supplying agricultural producers and targeted support for vulnerable regions. Novak also highlighted the challenges of supplying remote territories and noted that panic buying had driven up demand by 20-30%.
Sevastopol's governor reported that power has been restored to most customers after temporary restrictions, though some districts remain without electricity. Earlier, over 100 streets and ten villages were cut off due to an accident outside the region, and repairs were complicated by drone activity.
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko met in Valdai for informal talks covering the Union State agenda, trade and economic cooperation, and regional security, with Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin joining on the second day. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the discussions were highly substantive, and denied that Lukashenko conveyed messages from Ukrainian President Zelensky.
Russia's rhythmic gymnastics team withdrew from the 2026 Rhythmic Gymnastics World Challenge Cup in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, after organizers banned the national flag and anthem. Russian officials condemned the decision, with the sports minister vowing to push for Romania to lose hosting rights for international tournaments.
The Bank of Russia has set the official dollar rate at 77.0611 rubles for June 27-29, 2026, up 1 ruble and 42.64 kopecks from the previous figure. The euro and yuan also rose against the ruble.
Ukraine launched one of its largest drone attacks on Russia, with Moscow reporting 660 drones intercepted across 13 regions and Crimea. The strikes targeted energy and industrial facilities, causing fuel shortages and power outages, while Ukrainian officials accused Belarus of aiding Russia's drone operations.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps reports that shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has reached about 50% of pre-war levels, but accuses the US of disrupting the recovery. TASS data shows 54 vessels crossed on June 25, followed by a decline over the next three days.
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak says the domestic market is fully supplied with fuel despite localized disruptions, while considering a short-term ban on diesel exports. Reports also mention possible fuel imports and subsidies amid Ukrainian strikes on refineries.
Gazprom CEO Alexey Miller reported record global gas consumption of 4.3 trillion cubic meters in 2025 and projected further growth by 2050. He also detailed the company's progress on major infrastructure projects, including an 80% complete processing complex in Ust-Luga and the upcoming Belogorsk-Khabarovsk pipeline, while suggesting that foreign energy companies are returning to oil and gas investments.
Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said Russia has sufficient fuel reserves for the domestic market, though the situation remains tense amid summer demand and refinery repairs. Authorities are considering a ban on diesel exports and have already imposed a total ban on gasoline and jet fuel exports.
Russian authorities say a minor was detained in Dagestan for running an online community linked to terrorist organizations, recruiting teenagers to attack schools and spread bombing threats. The FSB alleges coordination and financing by Ukrainian special services, with claims of international expansion and confirmed involvement in multiple crimes.
Poland and Baltic states are preparing for potential Russian provocations, with US intelligence warnings and Latvian intelligence citing hybrid attack risks. NATO's Article 5 commitment and upcoming summit in Turkey are central to the response.
FIFA has cleared Russia's U-15 boys' and girls' teams to participate in youth world championships, according to a statement from the governing body. Russia's sports minister Mikhail Degtyarev welcomed the decision as a significant step toward the full return of Russian teams to international competitions, while noting the 2026 U-15 World Cup will be hosted by Azerbaijan.
Russia and Belarus have denied reports that Moscow is pressuring Minsk to open a new front in the Ukraine war. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy says Moscow wants Belarus more involved, while Belarusian Defence Minister Viktor Khrenin accuses the West of stoking tension and trying to drag Belarus into the conflict.
Russian officials have accused Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky of making threats against Belarus following a drone attack on a bus carrying a Belarusian youth football team in Russia's Bryansk Region. Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin and the Russian Foreign Ministry condemned the actions as barbaric, while warning that Moscow is ready to ensure Belarus's security.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will chair a business council meeting on June 30 focused on economic cooperation with Africa and preparations for the third Russia–Africa summit scheduled for October 28–29 in Moscow. The summit agenda is expected to cover artificial intelligence, independent payment systems, food security, and other priority areas.