News about Russia
The X5 Group, which operates the “Pyaterochka” and “Perekrestok” retail chains, has suspended purchases of products from Italy’s Ferrero Group. The company cited the supplier’s “unjustifiably high selling prices” as the reason for the decision.
On June 27, St. Petersburg hosted another spectacular and large-scale graduation celebration, “Scarlet Sails 2026.” The event is considered one of the largest and most spectacular in Europe.
On June 26, Liliana Daria, Moldova’s ambassador to Moscow, was summoned to the Russian Foreign Ministry following an incident involving the detention of diplomatic couriers.
On June 26, Crimean Head Sergey Aksyonov and Sevastopol Governor Mikhail Razvozhayev jointly declared a state of emergency in the region.
The Latvian government plans to expand the list of agricultural products banned from import from Russia and Belarus. This is stated in a letter prepared by the Ministry of Agriculture and endorsed by the government on Tuesday.
The International Arbitration Tribunal in The Hague found that Russia had violated certain provisions of international maritime law during the construction of the Crimean Bridge across the Kerch Strait, but rejected Ukraine’s main claims regarding the status of the strait, control over marine resources, and the dismantling of the structure.
Two types of beer and five types of snacks have been added to the Belarusian State Standards Committee’s Register of Hazardous Products. Over the weekend, they were completely removed from the shelves of Belarusian stores.
The EU intends to propose a 21st round of sanctions against Russia, targeting the country’s banking and cryptocurrency networks, in order to increase the likelihood of a banking crisis and encourage Russia to engage in negotiations on a peace agreement.
The American Chamber of Commerce in Russia has an organizational structure related to the potential return of foreign businesses. There is “very cautious interest” on the part of the companies that have left
While the Latvian government is discussing how to implement the promised ban on trade with Russia, Russia itself can solve part of the problem.
Armenia is holding regular parliamentary elections. The citizens of the country will have to elect a new National Assembly for a five-year term. As a result of the elections, the government will be formed and the future Prime Minister of the country will be determined.
Armenia is holding regular elections to the National Assembly, the country’s parliament, on June 7. The vote is seen as one of the most important in recent years, as it will actually determine the future foreign policy course of the republic, relations with Russia and the West, as well as the consolidation of the course for a peaceful settlement with Azerbaijan.
The winner of the French Open tennis championship was 19-year-old Mirra Andreeva from Russia. In the women’s singles final, she defeated Poland’s Maja Chvalinska 6:3, 6:2.
Under sanctions pressure and after the freezing of new trials, Western pharmaceutical companies have not left the Russian market of innovative drugs. Pfizer stated that it continues to register new drugs in the country.
The average price of fourth-class wheat in Russia in the second quarter of 2026 amounted to 12.9 thousand rubles/t (152 euros/t). This is 22% less than a year ago. Such calculations are given by analysts of “Eiler” and Rosselkhozbank. According to Rosstat, in April, the price fell by 27.7% year-on-year – to Br12.2 thousand / t (144 euro / t).
The US president said that he expects Ukraine and Russia to make mutual compromises to resolve the conflict.
The analytical center Sovecon has adjusted its forecast for wheat exports in the season 2025/26. The forecast for the current season (ending June 30, 2026) has been reduced by 0.6 million tons – 46.8 million tons. Prior to this, the experts of the center twice – in March and April – revised their forecast for the outgoing season upwards.
According to a major Russian mineral fertilizer producer, the European Commission extended the measure, but did not prove that dumping by this company’s structures would continue after its cancellation.
German businesses that continue to operate in Russia are mostly in favor of resuming purchases of Russian oil and gas.
The European Union has started discussing possible ways to support Euroclear depository after the Russian court ruling on the recovery of losses related to the blocking of Russian assets.
