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In a significant step to strengthen its future defense, Ukraine has signed a preliminary agreement to acquire up to 100 Rafale jets, drones, air defense equipment and additional key equipment from the French Republic. The agreement was signed by Ukraine's leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy and French president Emmanuel Macron during a joint press briefing at the Elysée residence. The Ukrainian leader referred to the arrangement as “an unprecedented agreement.”

Against Their Will Deported Children: Families Cut Off Communication

A number of families of Ukrainian children who were forcibly deported to Russia have sounded the alarm about their well-being, stating that all contact has been severed. During a rare news conference in the French capital, Darina Repina, who cares for two minors removed after Russia's full-scale military action of Ukraine in recent years, stated that Russian authorities are disregarding every appeal to facilitate the children's return.

Unmanned Aerial Attack Targets Turkey-Registered Vessel in Southern Ukraine

An unmanned aerial vehicle struck a Turkish-flagged 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 approved a agreement to bring in American liquefied natural gas through the region. The MT Orinda was hit while unloading LPG at Izmail harbor, as stated by Turkey's Directorate for Maritime Affairs. Every one of the 16 crew members on board were safely removed and no one was hurt.

Romanian Officials Relocate Communities After Aerial Attack

Romania's officials said they had relocated two communities near the Ukrainian border after the aerial strike on the MT Orinda. After entering the country in 2022, Russian forces has consistently targeted Ukraine's ports in the Danube River region, causing alerts in neighbouring the country.

United States President Donald Trump Willing to Approve Russia Penalties Bill

The American leader Trump is prepared to approve legislation to impose penalties on Russia, provided that he keeps ultimate decision-making power over these measures, an high-ranking White House official said. Trump informed reporters late on Sunday that it was “OK with me” that Republicans were drafting legislation to apply sanctions on nations engaging commercially with Russia over its inability to reach a ceasefire agreement with Ukraine.

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

The Polish prime minister, Tusk, has described an blast along a section of rail track employed in deliveries to Ukraine as an “unprecedented act of sabotage” that might have resulted in disaster. This statement came as a announcement from legal authorities saying that an investigation had been initiated “concerning actions of sabotage of a terrorist nature […] carried out on orders of a external intelligence service against the Republic of Poland.”

China Premier Expresses Readiness to Expand Partnership with Russian Federation

China is prepared to deepen collaboration with the Russian Federation in energy, agriculture and other financial ventures, Premier Li stated during a meeting with Russia's leader Mishustin in the Russian capital. The Chinese premier told Mishustin that China is open to more agricultural and food products from Russia, as per a state-run media outlet. The Chinese side also desires that Russia will facilitate for companies from China to put money and do business there, the source cited. Mishustin told his counterpart that the cooperation between the both nations has repeatedly proven its resilience to external challenges.