Reuters cited a security source saying an explosive device detonated on Tuesday near a Damascus hotel where French President Macron was due to stay. Roads were sealed and security measures deployed; a Reuters witness heard the blast and saw smoke. Other media reported Macron’s convoy left shortly beforehand. Syrian state TV said that after the blast the Syrian president met Macron at the presidential palace.

Brent crude's intraday gain widened to 1.0%, trading at $72.79/bbl.

Russia Deputy Foreign Minister Galuzin said on the 7th the Baltic states, following NATO and EU directives, are permitting their territory to be used to support "anti-Russia" actions and are "playing with fire." He warned on the 6th that Latvia’s participation in attacks on Russia would not be without consequences, and said Moscow is recording in detail the launch origins of drones targeting Russian territory and the production and assembly locations of incoming drones.