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Through a major step to bolster its long-term defense, Ukraine has finalized a preliminary agreement to purchase up to 100 Rafale jets, drones, air defence systems and additional essential gear from the French Republic. The agreement was signed by Ukraine's leader Zelenskyy and France's leader Macron during a joint news conference at the Elysée presidential palace. The Ukrainian leader referred to the pact as “an unprecedented deal.”

Against Their Will Taken Children: Families Cut Off Communication

Several families of Ukraine's minors who were forcibly deported to the Russian Federation have sounded the alarm about their well-being, reporting that all contact has been severed. At a uncommon press event in the French capital, Darina Repina, who is responsible for two children taken after Russia's widespread military action of the country in recent years, said that Russian authorities are disregarding every appeal to help with the minors' repatriation.

Drone Strike Hits Turkish-Flagged Tanker in Southern Ukraine

A drone hit a Turkish-flagged ship and set it ablaze in the southern part of the Odesa area, officials reported. This event took place just a day after the Ukrainian president signed a deal to bring in US LNG via the region. The MT Orinda was struck while unloading liquefied petroleum gas at Izmail harbor, according to Turkish maritime authority. Every one of the 16 crew members on board evacuated and not a single person was injured.

Romania's Officials Relocate Villages After Drone Attack

Romanian authorities announced they had evacuated two communities near the Ukraine border after the drone attack on the MT Orinda. After entering Ukraine in 2022, Moscow has consistently attacked Ukrainian ports in the Danube area, triggering alerts in neighbouring Romania.

United States Leader Donald Trump Open to Approve Russian Penalties Legislation

The American leader Trump is prepared to approve legislation to enact sanctions on Russia, provided that he keeps ultimate decision-making power over these actions, an high-ranking U.S. administration representative stated. Trump informed journalists late on Sunday that it was “acceptable to me” that GOP members were working on a bill to impose sanctions on countries engaging commercially with Moscow over its inability to negotiate a peace deal with Ukraine.

Poland's Prime Minister Describes Railway Explosion an “Unprecedented Case of Sabotage”

The Polish prime minister, Donald Tusk, has labeled an explosion along a part of railway line employed in shipments to the country as an “unprecedented act of sabotage” that could have led to disaster. This statement came as a statement from legal authorities saying that an investigation had opened “regarding acts of sabotage of a terror-related nature […] carried out on orders of a foreign spy agency against the nation of the country.”

China Premier Expresses Readiness to Deepen Partnership with Russia

China is ready to deepen cooperation with Russia in energy, agriculture and other investments, Leader Li said during a discussion with Russian prime minister Mishustin in the Russian capital. The Chinese premier informed his counterpart that China welcomes more farm and food goods from Russia, as per a state-run news agency. China also hopes that Moscow will facilitate for Chinese enterprises to put money and do business there, the source mentioned. The Russian leader told his counterpart that the partnership between the two sides has repeatedly demonstrated its strength to external pressures.