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Through a major move to bolster its future security, Ukraine has signed a preliminary agreement to acquire as many as 100 Rafale warplanes, drones, air defense equipment and additional key gear from the French Republic. This deal was signed by Ukraine's leader Zelenskyy and French president Emmanuel Macron during a joint press briefing at the Elysée palace. The Ukrainian leader described the pact as “a historic agreement.”

Forcibly Deported Children: Families Cut Off Communication

A number of relatives of Ukraine's children who were taken against their will to Russia have sounded the alarm about their fate, stating that every line of communication has been severed. At a rare news conference in the French capital, a legal guardian, who cares for two minors removed after Russia's full-scale military action of Ukraine in 2022, said that Russian authorities are ignoring every appeal to help with the children's return.

Drone Attack Targets Turkish-Flagged Tanker in Odesa

A drone hit a Turkey-registered tanker and caused a fire in the southern part of the Odesa region, officials said. The incident took place just one day after the Ukrainian president signed a deal to import American liquefied natural gas through the area. The MT Orinda was struck while unloading LPG at Izmail harbor, according to Turkish maritime authority. Every one of the 16 crew members on board were safely removed and no one was injured.

Romanian Authorities Relocate Communities After Aerial Attack

Romania's authorities announced they had evacuated two villages near the Ukrainian frontier following the aerial strike on the MT Orinda. After invading Ukraine in recent years, Moscow has consistently attacked Ukraine's ports in the Danube area, causing alerts in adjacent the country.

United States President Donald Trump Willing to Approve Russian Sanctions Legislation

US president Donald Trump is prepared to sign a bill to impose penalties on Russia, as long as he keeps ultimate decision-making power over any such actions, a senior White House representative stated. Trump told journalists late on Sunday that it was “acceptable to me” that GOP members were working on a bill to impose sanctions on nations engaging commercially with Moscow over its failure to reach a peace deal with Ukraine.

Polish Leader Describes Railway Blast an “Unprecedented Case of Sabotage”

The Polish leader, Tusk, has labeled an explosion along a part of railway line used for shipments to the country as an “unprecedented instance of disruption” that could have resulted in disaster. This statement came as a statement from public prosecutors indicating that an inquiry had opened “regarding actions of disruption of a terror-related nature […] carried out on orders of a foreign intelligence agency against the Republic of the country.”

Chinese Premier Expresses Readiness to Deepen Cooperation with Russia

China is ready to strengthen collaboration with Russia in the energy sector, agriculture and other financial ventures, Premier Li said during a discussion with Russian prime minister Mikhail Mishustin in Moscow. The Chinese premier informed Mishustin that the country is open to more farm and food goods from the nation, as per a state-run media outlet. China also desires that Russia will facilitate for companies from China to invest and operate there, the report cited. The Russian leader assured his counterpart that the partnership between the both nations has repeatedly proven its strength to outside pressures.