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Brent crude oil futures on London's ICE have dropped below $76 per barrel for the first time since March 2, 2026, according to trading data from TASS. The price later fell further below $71 per barrel on July 2, marking another multi-month low. WTI crude also declined in parallel trading.
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said potential agreements between Russia and Europe should be within the framework agreed by Presidents Putin and Trump in Anchorage. He also noted signs of a shift in the US position on those understandings, while dialogue on Ukraine continues.
England and Ghana drew 0-0 in their Group L match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, leaving both teams with four points. England will face Panama and Ghana will meet Croatia in the final round of group play.
Russia's Investigative Committee has identified and placed on the international wanted list several Ukrainian officials and soldiers allegedly involved in a June 17 drone strike on a bus carrying Belarusian children, which killed one and injured eight.
Russian authorities have expanded a temporary ban on diesel fuel exports to cover petroleum product producers through July 31, 2026, following earlier consideration of broader measures. Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said the step aims to boost domestic market supplies, with parallel limits already in place on gasoline and jet fuel. Exemptions apply to shipments under intergovernmental agreements.
Russian officials have outlined plans for a new Eurasian security architecture, with Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Ambassador-at-Large Alexander Trofimov emphasizing that European countries are welcome to participate. The officials discussed the upcoming 4th Minsk Conference and the proposed Eurasian Charter of Diversity and Multipolarity, reflecting Russia's push for a multipolar world order.
President Vladimir Putin said Russia has been informed through various channels that Ukraine seeks to disrupt energy supplies and the tourist season with strikes. He instructed officials to minimize the impact on civilian infrastructure and vowed to increase retaliatory strikes.
Norilsk Nickel projects modest global copper production growth and a moderate surplus through 2027, while seeing the nickel market move toward balance on tighter Indonesian supply controls. Prices for both metals are expected to firm, with copper volatility tied to monetary policy and Middle East tensions.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has given Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko a week to remove Russian military equipment from Belarusian territory, threatening action if he does not. CIS Secretary General Sergey Lebedev dismissed the threats as a 'bluff,' while Lukashenko ordered reinforced border protection.
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov says Washington needs to make significant policy changes for productive strategic stability dialogue, while noting some progress in visa issues but stagnation in broader talks.
President Vladimir Putin has accused NATO and EU leaders of using false claims about a Russian threat to justify increased defense spending, while asserting Russia's readiness to respond. He also detailed Russia's military progress and technological developments in the conflict.
Russian Presidential Aide Yury Ushakov criticized the G7 summit in Evian, accusing Western nations of trying to undermine Russia-US agreements and continue the war in Ukraine, while contrasting it with the Russia-ASEAN summit in Kazan.
Russian stock indices MOEX and RTS turned upward during main trading sessions on several days in late June, reversing early losses, according to Moscow Exchange data reported by TASS.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is visiting the UAE, Kuwait, and Bahrain to discuss a preliminary Iran accord with Gulf allies. Gulf leaders are concerned about the deal's provisions, including a $300 billion reconstruction fund and the absence of limits on Iran's ballistic missile program. Rubio expressed hope for constructive dialogue with Iran.
Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) said it prevented a double terrorist attack targeting law enforcement officers in Pyatigorsk, detaining two women and defusing two improvised explosive devices. The suspects reportedly confessed to acting on instructions from Ukrainian special services, a claim that has not been independently verified.
Russian Ambassador to the US Alexander Darchiev spoke at a Candle of Remembrance commemoration, reflecting on the Soviet victory in the Great Patriotic War and asserting that Russia will defeat a resurgent Nazism in Europe. He warned against 'reckless figures in Germany' dreaming of a 'Fourth Reich.'
Lionel Messi scored his record-breaking 17th and 18th World Cup goals in Argentina's 2-0 win over Austria, surpassing Miroslav Klose's previous mark. The match took place in Arlington, Texas, and secured Argentina's place in the knockout stage.
Regional Governor Alexander Gusev reported on June 22 that five civilians were killed and dozens injured in a Ukrainian missile strike on Voronezh. Days later, the death toll rose to six with 62 injured, according to the governor. The attack also damaged residential buildings, vehicles, and production facilities.
Russian and Iranian diplomats held consultations in Moscow focusing on the implementation of a US-Iran memorandum on ending the armed conflict in the Middle East. The sides stressed strict adherence to agreements and a sustainable ceasefire along the Lebanese-Israeli border. Meanwhile, Iran announced plans for regional visits before signing the memorandum in Geneva.
Russian stock indexes fell sharply on June 22, with the MOEX index dropping more than 4% and the RTS index also down 4.39%. Earlier in the week, the MOEX briefly fell below 2,500 points for the first time since June 10, following a statement by US President Donald Trump on potential easing of sanctions on Russian oil.