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Through a major move to strengthen its long-term defense, the Ukrainian government has finalized a preliminary agreement to purchase up to 100 Rafale fighter jets, unmanned aerial vehicles, air defence systems and other key gear from France. The agreement was signed by Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy and French president Emmanuel Macron during a shared press briefing at the Elysée presidential palace. Zelenskyy referred to the pact as “a historic agreement.”

Against Their Will Deported Minors: Relatives Lose Communication

A number of relatives of Ukrainian minors who were taken against their will to Russia have sounded the alarm about their well-being, stating that every line of communication has been cut off. During a uncommon news conference in Paris, Darina Repina, who cares for two children taken after Moscow's widespread invasion of Ukraine in recent years, stated that Russian authorities are ignoring every appeal to facilitate the children's return.

Drone Attack Targets Turkish-Flagged Tanker in Odesa

A drone struck a Turkey-registered tanker and set it ablaze in the southern part of Ukraine's Odesa region, authorities said. The incident occurred just a day after the Ukrainian president signed a agreement to bring in American liquefied natural gas via the area. The vessel was hit while unloading LPG at Izmail harbor, as stated by Turkish Directorate for Maritime Affairs. All 16 crew members aboard evacuated and no one was injured.

Romanian Officials Evacuate Communities After Drone Incident

Romanian officials said they had evacuated two communities near the Ukraine border after the drone attack on the MT Orinda. Since entering Ukraine in recent years, Moscow has repeatedly attacked Ukraine's ports in the Danube River area, triggering warnings in neighbouring the country.

United States President Trump Willing to Approve Russian Penalties Bill

The American leader Donald Trump is willing to sign legislation to impose penalties on the Russian Federation, provided that he keeps ultimate authority power over these measures, a senior White House representative said. The U.S. president told journalists late on Sunday that it was “acceptable to me” that Republicans were working on a bill to impose sanctions on countries doing business with Moscow over its inability to negotiate a ceasefire agreement with Ukraine.

Polish Prime Minister Calls Railway Explosion an “Unprecedented Case of Sabotage”

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

China Premier Expresses Willingness to Deepen Cooperation with Russia

The Chinese government is prepared to strengthen cooperation with Russia in the energy sector, farming and additional investments, Leader Li Qiang said during a meeting with Russian prime minister Mishustin in Moscow. Li informed Mishustin that China is open to more farm and food-related goods from Russia, as per a state-run media outlet. The Chinese side also desires that Russia will make it easier for companies from China to invest and do business in Russia, the source mentioned. The Russian leader told Li that the partnership between the two sides has consistently proven its strength to outside pressures.