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In a significant step to strengthen its future defense, Ukraine has finalized a preliminary agreement to purchase up to 100 Rafale jets, drones, air defence systems and other key gear from France. This deal was signed by Ukrainian president Zelenskyy and French president Macron during a joint press briefing at the Elysée presidential palace. The Ukrainian leader described the pact as “an unprecedented deal.”

Against Their Will Taken Minors: Families Cut Off Contact

A number of relatives of Ukraine's children who were forcibly deported to Russia have sounded the alarm about their well-being, stating that every line of communication has been severed. During a uncommon news conference in Paris, a legal guardian, 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 facilitate the children's return.

Unmanned Aerial Strike Targets Turkish-Flagged Vessel in Southern Ukraine

An unmanned aerial vehicle struck a Turkey-registered tanker and set it ablaze in the southern part of Ukraine's Odesa area, authorities said. This event took place just one day after Zelenskyy signed a deal to import American liquefied natural gas through the region. The vessel was hit while offloading LPG at Izmail port, according to Turkish maritime authority. All 16 crew on board were safely removed and no one was injured.

Romanian Officials Evacuate Villages After Drone Attack

Romania's authorities said they had relocated two villages near the Ukrainian border after the drone attack on the MT Orinda. Since invading Ukraine in 2022, Moscow has consistently attacked Ukrainian harbors in the Danube River area, causing alerts in neighbouring Romania.

US President Donald Trump Willing to Approve Russian Penalties Bill

US president Trump is prepared to sign a bill to enact penalties on the Russian Federation, provided that he retains ultimate decision-making power over these measures, a senior White House official said. Trump told reporters late on Sunday that it was “OK with me” that Republicans were drafting a bill to impose sanctions on nations engaging commercially with Moscow over its failure to reach a peace deal with the Ukrainian government.

Poland's Leader Describes Rail Explosion an “Unprecedented Case of Disruption”

Poland's prime minister, Donald Tusk, has labeled an explosion along a part of rail track employed in shipments to the country as an “unprecedented instance of sabotage” that might have led to catastrophe. This statement coincided with a announcement from legal authorities indicating that an inquiry had been initiated “regarding actions of disruption of a terror-related kind […] carried out on orders of a external spy agency against the Republic of the country.”

Chinese Leader Expresses Readiness to Expand Cooperation with Russian Federation

China is prepared to strengthen collaboration with the Russian Federation in energy, farming and additional financial ventures, Leader Li Qiang stated during a meeting with Russian prime minister Mishustin in Moscow. Li told Mishustin that China is open to more agricultural and food-related goods from the nation, according to a state-run media outlet. The Chinese side also desires that Russia will make it easier for Chinese enterprises to put money and do business in Russia, the source mentioned. The Russian leader told Li that the partnership between the both nations has consistently proven its resilience to external challenges.