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Through a major step to bolster its long-term security, Ukraine has signed a preliminary agreement to purchase as many as 100 Rafale fighter warplanes, unmanned aerial vehicles, air defense equipment and additional key equipment from the French Republic. This deal was formalized by Ukrainian president Zelenskyy and France's leader Macron during a shared news conference at the Elysée presidential palace. The Ukrainian leader described the arrangement as “an unprecedented agreement.”

Forcibly Deported Minors: Relatives Cut Off Communication

Several relatives of Ukrainian children who were taken against their will to the Russian Federation have raised concerns about their well-being, reporting that all contact has been severed. At a rare press event in Paris, Darina Repina, who cares for two children taken after Russia's full-scale military action of Ukraine in 2022, stated that officials in Russia are disregarding every appeal to facilitate the children's repatriation.

Drone Attack Hits Turkish-Flagged Tanker in Odesa

A drone struck a Turkish-flagged ship and set it ablaze in the southern part of Ukraine's Odesa region, authorities said. This event took place just one day after the Ukrainian president signed a agreement to import American LNG via the area. The vessel was hit while unloading LPG at Izmail port, as stated by Turkish maritime authority. Every one of the 16 crew aboard were safely removed and no one was hurt.

Romania's Officials Relocate Villages After Aerial Attack

Romanian authorities announced they had relocated two communities close to the Ukraine frontier following the aerial strike on the MT Orinda. After entering the country in 2022, Russian forces has consistently targeted Ukraine's ports in the Danube River region, causing alerts in adjacent Romania.

US President Trump Open to Sign Russian Penalties Legislation

US president Donald Trump is prepared to sign a bill to enact sanctions on the Russian Federation, provided that he keeps final decision-making authority over any such actions, a senior White House representative said. Trump informed reporters late on Sunday that it was “OK with me” that GOP members were working on legislation to impose sanctions on nations doing business with Moscow over its inability to negotiate a peace deal with the Ukrainian government.

Polish Prime Minister Describes Railway Blast an “Never-Before-Seen Act of Sabotage”

Poland's prime minister, Donald Tusk, has described an blast along a part of rail track employed in deliveries to the country as an “unprecedented instance of disruption” that might have led to catastrophe. These remarks came as a statement from public prosecutors indicating that an inquiry had been initiated “regarding actions of sabotage of a terrorist kind […] carried out on behalf of a external intelligence service against the Republic of the country.”

China Premier Expresses Readiness to Deepen Cooperation with Russian Federation

China is prepared to strengthen cooperation with the Russian Federation in energy, farming and other investments, Premier Li said during a discussion with Russian prime minister Mishustin in the Russian capital. The Chinese premier told his counterpart that the country welcomes more agricultural and food products from the nation, according to the official media outlet. China also hopes that Russia will facilitate for Chinese enterprises to put money and do business there, the source mentioned. The Russian leader told his counterpart that the cooperation between the both nations has consistently demonstrated its strength to external challenges.