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In a significant step to bolster its long-term defense, Ukraine has finalized a preliminary agreement to acquire as many as 100 Rafale fighter jets, unmanned aerial vehicles, air defence systems and other essential equipment from the French Republic. The agreement was signed by Ukraine's leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy and France's leader Macron during a joint news conference at the Elysée palace. The Ukrainian leader described the pact as “a historic deal.”

Against Their Will Taken Minors: Families Lose Contact

A number of families of Ukraine's minors who were forcibly deported to the Russian Federation have sounded the alarm about their fate, stating that all contact has been severed. At a rare news conference in Paris, a legal guardian, who cares for two minors removed after Moscow's widespread military action of the country in 2022, said that officials in Russia are ignoring every appeal to help with the children's repatriation.

Drone Strike Targets Turkey-Registered Vessel in Southern Ukraine

An unmanned aerial vehicle hit a Turkish-flagged tanker and set it ablaze in the southern part of the Odesa region, officials said. The incident occurred just one day after the Ukrainian president approved a deal to import US LNG through the area. The vessel was hit while unloading LPG at Izmail harbor, as stated by Turkish Directorate for Maritime Affairs. Every one of the 16 crew members on board were safely removed and not a single person was injured.

Romania's Authorities Relocate Villages Following Aerial Incident

Romania's officials announced they had evacuated two villages near the Ukrainian frontier following the aerial strike on the tanker. After entering Ukraine in recent years, Moscow has consistently attacked Ukrainian ports in the Danube region, triggering alerts in neighbouring the country.

United States President Trump Willing to Approve Russian Sanctions Legislation

US president Donald Trump is willing to approve legislation to impose penalties on the Russian Federation, as long as he retains ultimate authority power over these measures, a senior U.S. administration official stated. Trump told journalists late on Sunday that it was “OK with me” that GOP members were drafting legislation to apply restrictions on nations engaging commercially with Russia over its inability to reach a ceasefire agreement with Ukraine.

Poland's Leader Describes Railway Explosion an “Never-Before-Seen Act of Sabotage”

The Polish leader, Tusk, has labeled an explosion along a section of rail track employed in shipments to Ukraine as an “unprecedented act of disruption” that might have led to disaster. These remarks came as a statement from legal authorities indicating that an investigation had opened “regarding actions of disruption of a terrorist nature […] committed on orders of a foreign spy agency against the Republic of Poland.”

China Leader Expresses Willingness to Deepen Partnership with Russia

China is prepared to strengthen collaboration with Russia in energy, farming and additional investments, Premier Li Qiang said during a meeting with Russia's leader Mishustin in Moscow. The Chinese premier informed his counterpart that the country welcomes more farm and food goods from Russia, as per a state-run news agency. The Chinese side also hopes that Moscow will facilitate for Chinese enterprises to put money and do business in Russia, the report mentioned. Mishustin told his counterpart that the partnership between the two sides has consistently proven its resilience to external pressures.