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International measures to return deported Ukrainians and prisoners of war are approved at a conference in Montreal. Qatar, the Vatican, and the UAE mediate repatriation talks.

Peskov denied information about talks between Moscow and Kyiv to stop strikes on energy facilities. The Financial Times and the Washington Post have previously reported on attempts at dialogue mediated by Qatar.

Israeli forces strike a residential building in Beit Lahiya, killing at least 55 people, according to the Gaza Civil Defense. The UN warns of catastrophic conditions and the risk of famine in the north of the Strip.

According to the FT, Ukraine and Russia are discussing an end to attacks on energy facilities with the help of Qatar. The parties have already reduced the frequency of attacks on energy infrastructure in recent weeks.

Negotiations on a ceasefire in Gaza resume with the participation of Israel, Egypt, the United States, and Qatar. Netanyahu refrains from taking any serious steps until the results of the US presidential election are known.

Israeli troops continue their military operation in Gaza and Lebanon despite a two-day truce offered by Egypt. The strikes killed civilians, and the head of Israeli intelligence arrived in Qatar to negotiate the release of hostages.

Egypt's president proposed a two-day ceasefire in the Gaza Strip to exchange 4 Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners. The proposal came after 45 Palestinians were killed by Israeli strikes.

Ombudsman Lubinets met with the Minister of Qatar on humanitarian issues. Agreements were reached on lists of missing persons, letters of prisoners and assistance to civilians.

Qatar Airways operated the first flight with free Starlink WiFi, reaching speeds of 215 Mbps. Musk took part in a video call with the CEO of Qatar Airways at an altitude of 38,000 feet, demonstrating the capabilities of the new system.

The Gulf states have called on the United States to stop a possible Israeli strike on Iranian oil facilities. Countries in the region refuse to provide airspace for Israeli attacks on Iran, fearing an escalation of the conflict.

U. S. Vice President Kamala Harris announced some progress on the ceasefire in Gaza. Washington, Qatar, and Egypt are trying to reach an agreement between Israel and Hamas to end the war and release hostages.

Yahya Sinwar, the leader of Hamas, intends to expand the conflict with Israel to a regional level. U.S. officials believe he is alive to block a cease-fire agreement, frustrated by the lack of support from Hezbollah and Iran.

Ombudsman Lubinets said that Russia deliberately delays the process of returning abducted Ukrainian children. Ukraine is working to improve legal mechanisms to protect children's rights and return them.

10 children aged 13-17 were returned to Ukraine as part of the Bring Kids Back UA initiative. Among them are two children from the Oleshky orphanage who were deported by the occupiers.

russia remains an important energy supplier to Europe, accounting for 15% of the EU's gas imports in 2023.

Ukraine's Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets denied the existence of child exchange agreements with Qatar. He emphasized that Qatar acts as an intermediary in the return of illegally deported Ukrainian children.

Qatar announced an agreement on the exchange of 13 children between Ukraine and russia. Nine Ukrainian children aged 12-17 will return home, and four russian children aged 2-7 will go to the terrorist country.

Eric Adams is awaiting federal charges and has maintained his innocence. Earlier, it was reported about an investigation into possible illegal donations to his 2021 campaign, including possible donations from the Turkish government.

France and the United States proposed a 21-day ceasefire in Lebanon to allow for negotiations. The initiative was supported by several Arab countries and the EU, calling for de-escalation of the conflict and a diplomatic settlement.

U. S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken arrived in Tel Aviv as part of his Middle East tour. He will hold talks with the Israeli leadership on a ceasefire agreement and the release of hostages in Gaza.

The Russian Foreign Ministry denied information about the disruption of secret talks with Ukraine on energy infrastructure. The Foreign Ministry spokeswoman recalled Putin's demands for a ceasefire, including Ukraine's relinquishment of territories.

According to The Washington Post, Ukraine and Russia were preparing for talks in Doha to end attacks on energy facilities. The meeting was disrupted by Ukraine's invasion of the Kursk region.

Iran may postpone its planned retaliation against Israel for the assassination of the Hamas leader to give time for ceasefire talks in Gaza. The United States, Israel, Egypt and Qatar meet in Doha, presenting a “compromise proposal.

Negotiations on a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip are suspended until next week. The United States has made a new compromise proposal, but fundamental differences remain between Israel and Hamas over the terms of peace.

Negotiations on a ceasefire in Gaza will continue in Doha. The death toll in the enclave has exceeded 40,000 over the 10 months of conflict, and Israel continues military operations.

The White House reported a “promising start” to the talks in Qatar on a ceasefire in Gaza. However, an agreement has not yet been reached, and much work remains to be done to free hostages and help civilians.

Former US President Trump discussed the hostage situation and the ceasefire in Gaza with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu. The conversation took place on the eve of an important round of talks in Doha involving the United States, Qatar, Egypt, and Israel.

Hamas declares a loss of confidence in the United States as a mediator in the Gaza ceasefire talks. The group demands to focus on the implementation of Biden's proposal from May, otherwise it will refuse to participate in the talks.

Hamas has announced that it will not participate in a new round of ceasefire talks in Gaza scheduled for Thursday in Qatar. The group insists on implementing the proposal of July 2.

Iran threatens to attack Israel for the assassination of a Hamas leader if ceasefire talks in Gaza fail. The US and allies are trying to convince Iran to ease tensions before the talks.