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Through a major step to strengthen its long-term defense, Ukraine has signed a preliminary agreement to purchase as many as 100 Rafale fighter warplanes, unmanned aerial vehicles, air defence systems and other essential gear from the French Republic. The agreement was formalized by Ukraine's leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy and French president Emmanuel Macron during a joint news conference at the Elysée palace. Zelenskyy referred to the arrangement as “a historic deal.”

Against Their Will Deported Children: Relatives Cut Off Communication

A number of families of Ukraine's minors who were forcibly deported to the Russian Federation have sounded the alarm about their well-being, stating that all contact has been severed. At a uncommon news conference in the French capital, a legal guardian, who is responsible for two minors taken after Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, said that officials in Russia are disregarding all requests to facilitate the children's repatriation.

Drone Attack Targets Turkish-Flagged Tanker in Southern Ukraine

An unmanned aerial vehicle struck a Turkish-flagged tanker and caused a fire in the southern part of Ukraine's Odesa region, officials said. This event occurred just one day after Zelenskyy approved a agreement to bring in US liquefied natural gas through the region. The vessel was hit while offloading LPG at Izmail harbor, as stated by Turkey's maritime authority. All 16 crew on board evacuated and not a single person was injured.

Romania's Officials Relocate Villages After Drone Incident

Romania's officials announced they had evacuated two communities close to the Ukrainian frontier after the drone attack on the MT Orinda. Since invading the country in 2022, Russian forces has consistently attacked Ukrainian harbors in the Danube River area, triggering alerts in adjacent Romania.

US President Donald Trump Willing to Sign Russian Penalties Legislation

The American leader Trump is prepared to sign a bill to enact sanctions on Russia, provided that he keeps final authority authority over any such actions, an high-ranking White House representative said. The U.S. president informed journalists late on Sunday that it was “acceptable to me” that GOP members were drafting a bill to impose sanctions on nations doing business with Moscow over its inability to reach a ceasefire agreement with the Ukrainian government.

Polish Prime Minister Calls Rail Explosion an “Unprecedented Case of Disruption”

The Polish leader, Donald Tusk, has labeled an blast along a part of railway line used for deliveries to Ukraine as an “unprecedented instance of disruption” that might have resulted in catastrophe. These remarks coincided with a statement from public prosecutors saying that an investigation had been initiated “regarding actions of sabotage of a terrorist nature […] committed on behalf of a foreign spy service against the nation of the country.”

China Premier Expresses Readiness to Expand Partnership with Russia

The Chinese government is prepared to deepen collaboration with the Russian Federation in the energy sector, farming and other investments, Premier Li Qiang stated 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-related products from Russia, as per the official news agency. The Chinese side also desires that Russia will facilitate for companies from China to invest and do business there, the report mentioned. Mishustin told Li that the partnership between the both nations has consistently proven its strength to external pressures.