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In a significant move to strengthen its future defense, Ukraine has signed a preliminary agreement to acquire up to 100 Rafale fighter warplanes, drones, air defense equipment and additional key gear from France. The agreement was formalized by Ukraine's leader Zelenskyy and France's leader Macron during a joint news conference at the Elysée residence. Zelenskyy described the pact as “an unprecedented deal.”

Against Their Will Taken Children: Relatives Lose Communication

A number of families of Ukrainian children who were forcibly deported to Russia have raised concerns about their fate, stating that every line of communication 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 military action of Ukraine in 2022, stated that Russian authorities are disregarding all requests to help with the children's return.

Unmanned Aerial Strike Hits Turkish-Flagged Tanker in Southern Ukraine

A drone struck a Turkish-flagged ship and caused a fire in the southern part of the Odesa region, officials reported. The incident took place just a day after the Ukrainian president signed a deal to bring in US liquefied natural gas via the area. The MT Orinda was hit while unloading LPG at Izmail port, as stated by Turkish maritime authority. All 16 crew members aboard evacuated and no one was hurt.

Romania's Authorities Relocate Villages Following Drone Incident

Romanian authorities said they had relocated two villages near the Ukrainian frontier following the drone attack on the MT Orinda. After entering the country in 2022, Moscow has consistently attacked Ukrainian ports in the Danube River area, causing alerts in adjacent the country.

US President Trump Open to Sign Russian Penalties Legislation

US president Trump is willing to approve legislation to impose sanctions on Russia, as long as he keeps ultimate authority authority over any such measures, a senior White House representative stated. The U.S. president told 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 Russia over its failure to negotiate a ceasefire agreement with the Ukrainian government.

Polish Prime Minister Describes Railway Explosion an “Unprecedented Act of Disruption”

Poland's leader, Donald Tusk, has labeled an blast along a section of railway line used for deliveries to the country as an “unprecedented instance of sabotage” that might have resulted in catastrophe. These remarks came as a statement from public prosecutors indicating that an inquiry had been initiated “regarding acts of disruption of a terror-related nature […] committed on behalf of a foreign intelligence agency against the nation of the country.”

Chinese Leader Shows Readiness to Expand Cooperation with Russia

China is prepared to strengthen cooperation with Russia in the energy sector, farming and additional financial ventures, Leader Li stated during a discussion with Russian prime minister Mikhail Mishustin in Moscow. The Chinese premier told Mishustin that the country welcomes more farm and food products from the nation, according to the official news agency. The Chinese side also desires that Moscow will make it easier for companies from China to invest and do business in Russia, the report mentioned. Mishustin assured his counterpart that the partnership between the both nations has repeatedly demonstrated its resilience to external challenges.