US and Iran hold indirect talks in Doha as technical delegations meet

US envoys are in Doha for indirect talks with Iranian technical delegations via Qatari mediators, focusing on implementing the ceasefire. Vladimir Putin admitted no deal was reached at the Alaska summit as Ukraine's drone campaign deepens Russia's energy crisis. In Venezuela, disputed election results spark protests and repression, with the opposition claiming victory.

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US envoys in Doha for indirect talks with Iran via mediators US special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are in Doha but will not meet Iranian officials directly; Qatari mediators are shuttling between the sides on technical issues including the Strait of Hormuz and frozen assets. 1 2

Putin admits no agreements reached at Alaska summit with Trump Russian President Vladimir Putin confirmed that the August 2025 summit in Anchorage ended without formal agreements, contradicting previous Kremlin claims of a 'spirit of Anchorage' as Ukraine's drone campaign pressures Moscow. 3

Polish officials consider limiting contact with Zelenskyy over historical disputes Sources close to Polish President Karol Nawrocki are considering reducing engagement with Ukraine, viewing Zelenskyy's creation of a Ukrainian National Pantheon as a provocation, with a possible announcement on July 11. 4

Ukrainian drone strikes cause fuel shortages and energy crisis in Russia Ukraine's long-range drone attacks on Russian oil refineries and energy infrastructure have led to fuel rationing and queues at petrol stations, with Putin acknowledging the severity of the situation. 5 6

NATO chief says Ankara summit must focus on delivery and implementation NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte emphasized defense spending, Ukraine support, and industrial production as priorities for the July 7-8 summit in Ankara, as Turkey tightens security. 7 8

Lebanon-Israel framework deal faces skepticism and Hezbollah opposition The US-brokered framework agreement for peace between Lebanon and Israel is met with fear and skepticism in Lebanon, with Hezbollah denouncing it as a surrender of sovereignty, while the US acts as sole guarantor. 9 10

Venezuela opposition claims victory as Maduro declared winner amid protests Venezuela's electoral council declared Nicolas Maduro the winner with 51% of the vote, but opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez claims victory, leading to protests and arrests of over 700 people. 11