A woman was detained in Moscow by the FSB for attempting to plant an improvised explosive device under a security officer's car and plotting terrorist activity in exchange for help to move to an EU country.
The Russian stock market experienced a decline at the start of the main trading session, with both the MOEX and RTS indices falling. Concurrently, the yuan weakened against the ruble, dropping below 11.5 rubles for the first time since July 16, 2026.
The Bank of Russia acquired 4.8 billion rubles ($61.4 million) worth of yuan on the domestic market for settlement on July 22, 2026. This follows a similar purchase of 4.8 billion rubles in yuan with settlement on July 21.
The MOEX Index rose 2.76% to 2,136.11 points and the RTS Index advanced 2.86% to 857.49 points, driven by geopolitical news and surging commodity prices. Experts forecast continued recovery for the MOEX Index and stable ranges for the ruble against major currencies.
Russia's trade with Asia-Pacific countries, totaling about $500 billion and comprising over 74% of its total foreign trade, has largely transitioned to settlements in rubles and 'friendly currencies,' according to Ambassador Marat Berdyev.
Russia's MOEX Index gained 3.9% and the RTS Index rose 3.59% on Tuesday, with analysts forecasting continued recovery but expressing concerns over a potential tightening of the Bank of Russia's monetary policy. The ruble showed mixed movements against major currencies.
Russia's Industrial Development Fund, coordinated by VEB.RF, has approved approximately 70 projects totaling 2 trillion rubles ($25.48 bln) under its Cluster Investment Platform, aiming to modernize industry and support import substitution.
Russian tennis star Andrey Rublev secured his 18th ATP singles title by defeating Italy's second-seeded Luciano Darderi 6-4, 6-3 at the Bastad ATP tournament in Sweden. This victory follows his previous win in February last year and his 2023 Bastad title.
Russian tennis star Daniil Medvedev secured his 18th ATP tour title by defeating compatriot Andrey Rublev 6-2, 6-2 in the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships final. This victory extends Medvedev's winning streak to 14 matches, following his semifinal win over world number one Novak Djokovic.
Luciano Darderi, campione in carica, è stato sconfitto da Andrey Rublev con un 6-4 6-3 nella finale del "Nordea Open" ATP 250 di Bastad. Nel frattempo, Stefano Tsitsipas ha conquistato il titolo all'ATP 250 di Gstaad, battendo Raphael Collignon e interrompendo un lungo digiuno di vittorie.
Russia's stock market closed lower on Thursday, with the MOEX Index falling 1.53% and the RTS Index down 0.92%. The ruble also weakened against the yuan. Analysts anticipate a continued downward trend, with potential oil price increases if the Strait of Hormuz is blocked.
Russia's federal budget deficit hit 5.73 trillion rubles ($75 billion) in the first half of 2026, a 2.35 trillion ruble increase from the previous year. The Finance Ministry attributes the rise to advance financing of expenditures, despite a 5.8% increase in revenues.
Rusya Maliye Bakanlığı, 2026'nın ilk yarısında federal bütçe gelirlerinin %5,8 artışla 18,62 trilyon rubleye, giderlerin ise %16,1 artışla 24,35 trilyon rubleye yükseldiğini açıkladı. Bu durum, bütçe açığının GSYH'nin %2,5'ine ulaşmasına neden oldu.
The MOEX Index closed up 1.39% at 2,220.77 points and the RTS Index gained 1.02% to 915.67 on Wednesday. The yuan weakened by 8 kopecks to 11.2 rubles. Experts cited surging oil prices and attacks on Russian energy infrastructure as key factors.
The head of the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs, Alexander Shokhin, stated that an excessively strong ruble is making Russian goods uncompetitive against cheaper imports from China. He noted that the overvalued currency hinders exporters and makes it difficult for Russian companies investing in import substitution to compete.
Private investment in Russia's rocket and space industry is projected to surpass 100 billion rubles ($1.3 billion) by 2030, according to Roscosmos Deputy General Director Grigory Maximov. He noted that private companies understand market dynamics and potential returns. In 2026, 5 billion rubles from the federal budget were allocated for Earth remote sensing imagery.
Russia's MOEX Index fell 0.15% to 2,190.41 points, while the RTS Index rose 2.26% to 906.43 points on Tuesday. Analysts from BCS World of Investment, Freedom Global, and Tsifra Broker provided forecasts for the indices and ruble exchange rates for the near term.
Reports detail a massive Russian retaliatory strike on Ukrainian military-industrial sites, a significant increase in Polish arms transfers to Kyiv, and US-European talks on missile co-production. Tensions with Iran are noted, alongside Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian regions. Diplomatic exchanges between Russia and the West highlight differing views on dialogue and sanctions.
Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service alleges Britain orchestrated drone attacks on Sevastopol. The Kremlin also commented on Poland's drone production for Ukraine and dismissed reports of a potential Russia strike on Poland as 'horror stories'.
The dollar surpassed 80 rubles on Forex, reaching its highest point since April 3, 2026, according to ICE data. The exchange rate stood at 80.375 rubles as of 11:57 a.m. Moscow time. The euro also saw an increase in the Russian interbank market.
India's central bank is reportedly urging lawmakers to keep banks insulated from crypto and private stablecoins, while allowing for regulated tokenization. The RBI recommended preventing crypto use in payments and settlements and restricting banking exposure, warning that traditional regulation could legitimize speculative assets.
Rusya Federal Antimonopol Servisi (FAS), Apple'ı Rus arama motorlarına karşı ayrımcılık yapmakla ve yerli yazılımların ön yüklemesini sağlamamakla uyardı. Şirketin 15 Temmuz'a kadar uyarıya uymaması halinde 4 milyar rubleye kadar para cezasıyla soruşturma başlatılacak.
Russian police detained 27 individuals across several regions, dismantling a large interregional drug syndicate. The operation seized over 150 kg of synthetic drugs and 300 kg of precursors, valued at over 1 billion rubles, and involved a full cycle of production and online trafficking.
The Bank of Russia purchased yuan on the domestic market for 5.3 billion rubles ($68 million) with settlements on July 1, 2026. The central bank also bought yuan worth 5.3 billion rubles on June 30.
