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The ambassadors of France, the UK, and Germany met with Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin in Moscow, with the French envoy calling the discussion constructive. Russian officials, including Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, offered contrasting assessments, portraying the meeting as unproductive and accusing the Europeans of presenting unacceptable conditions.
Iranian armed forces announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz following US strikes, but US Central Command says commercial vessels continue to transit. Reports of attacks on ships remain unverified, and oil prices rose slightly.
TASS reported successive declines on the Moscow Exchange, with the MOEX Russia Index and RTS Index finishing lower on several trading days between late May and late June. Yuan-ruble moves varied by session, while analysts at BCS Investment World cited geopolitical pressure, commodity prices and limited positive news on Ukraine. Broker forecasts pointed to continued range-bound trading near recent levels.
Rossotrudnichestvo head Igor Chaika reports a 2.5-fold increase in relocation applications from Russian compatriots in Germany, with 27,000 people moving to Russia from abroad in 2025. An expert predicts continued growth in European interest, citing worsening conditions in Europe.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he held a 'very positive' conversation with US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, following talks with European leaders about ending the war. Meanwhile, Russian strikes killed four people, including a pregnant woman, in the Kharkiv and Donetsk regions.
At the Fleet 2026 maritime defense show, BrahMos Aerospace's managing co-director told TASS that all advanced Indian Navy ships will be armed with the company's supersonic cruise missiles. The joint venture also revealed plans to upgrade the BrahMos-NG missile in 2027 and stated readiness to supply missiles to Russia on request, with an order portfolio of about $6 billion.
The European Union has unveiled its latest sanctions package against Russia, including a proposed ban on Russian military servicepeople entering the bloc, new restrictions on banks, crypto firms, and oil revenues, and a plan to maintain the oil price cap. The proposals, announced by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, also target Russia's 'shadow fleet' and fishing industry.
Volunteers with Russia's Clean Arctic project have completed initial cleanup work on Spitsbergen, dismantling an old heating main in Barentsburg and preparing scrap metal for removal from Piramida. The expedition's leader proposed an international volunteer camp to coordinate Arctic cleanups across all Arctic states.
Russian officials said Moscow will publicize the locations of planned drone production facilities in Canada, following a Canada-Ukraine agreement to manufacture Ukrainian unmanned aerial systems on Canadian soil. Canadian officials added sanctions against 162 Russian individuals and entities, which Moscow has dismissed as ineffective.
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova condemned a Ukrainian drone attack on the Defense of Sevastopol 1854-1855 panorama museum, calling it a 'barbaric act' and urging international organizations to assess it under international law. The museum, a cultural heritage site, sustained damage in the strike early on June 10. Zakharova also linked the attack to historical attempts to erase Russian memory and vowed restoration.
Ukrainian drone attacks struck a historic museum in Sevastopol, Crimea, and targeted energy and military facilities deep inside Russia, according to officials. Russia reported downing 326 drones overnight, while the strikes disrupted train schedules and caused fuel shortages in Crimea.
Armenia's June 7 parliamentary elections saw the ruling Civil Contract party secure a majority, but opposition figures and international observers reported pressure, detentions, and electoral violations. Russian officials accused the West of interfering, while the opposition vowed to contest the results.
Fleet 2026, Russia's International Maritime Defense Show, opened in Kronstadt on June 10, featuring export models of ships and submarines, drone detection systems, and new unmanned boats. Russian officials highlighted the defense industry's resilience amid sanctions, while state corporation Rostec plans to demonstrate multi-factor drone munitions. The event also includes delegations from Belarus, India, and China.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has arrived in Kazan for a CSTO Council of Foreign Ministers meeting on June 10, part of Russia's 2026 chairmanship. Discussions are set to cover the international and regional situation, cooperation prospects, and potential charter-based action against Armenia over unpaid contributions.
Gold futures on the Comex exchange fell below $4,250 per troy ounce for the first time since March 23, while silver futures dropped more than 5%. Both declines, reported by TASS, reflect ongoing market volatility in precious metals.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has acknowledged that drones entering Baltic airspace were Ukrainian, calling them 'occasional.' Meanwhile, Russian officials report 11 incidents in three months, with a NATO jet shooting down a drone over Latvia and political fallout in the region.
Russian Foreign Ministry officials have accused Ukraine of acting as a logistics hub for Western weapons that end up with terrorist groups in Africa, citing discoveries of Ukrainian-made drone components in Mali. The claims, reported by TASS, are part of Moscow's broader criticism of Western military support for Kyiv.
Russia’s UN envoy Vasily Nebenzya revealed the five official candidates for the post of UN secretary-general, including IAEA chief Rafael Grossi and former Chilean president Michelle Bachelet. Meanwhile, televised debates in Geneva saw three candidates participate, with Grossi absent and Senegal’s Macky Sall sending a video. The selection process begins July 24.
Russian Foreign Ministry envoy Rodion Miroshnik reports that Ukrainian strikes killed 43 and injured 234 civilians in Russia last week, with drone attacks causing 94% of casualties. He also claims May was the bloodiest month, with over 800 wounded by drones, and that Ukrainian forces increasingly use 'terrorist tactics.'
Chinese President Xi Jinping made his first visit to North Korea since 2019, meeting with Kim Jong Un to reaffirm bilateral ties and strategic cooperation. The visit comes amid North Korea's growing relationship with Russia and stalled nuclear talks with the US, with analysts viewing it as Beijing's attempt to reassert influence.