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Through a major step to bolster its future security, the Ukrainian government has signed a preliminary agreement to acquire as many as 100 Rafale warplanes, drones, air defence systems and other key equipment from the French Republic. This deal was signed by Ukrainian president Zelenskyy and French president Macron during a shared news conference at the Elysée presidential palace. The Ukrainian leader referred to the pact as “an unprecedented deal.”

Against Their Will Taken Children: Families Cut Off Communication

A number of families of Ukraine's children who were forcibly deported to Russia have raised concerns about their fate, reporting that every line of communication has been cut off. During a rare press event in Paris, a legal guardian, who cares for two children taken after Russia's widespread military action of the country in 2022, stated that officials in Russia are disregarding all requests to help with the minors' repatriation.

Unmanned Aerial Attack Targets Turkey-Registered Vessel in Odesa

An unmanned aerial vehicle struck a Turkish-flagged tanker and caused a fire in the southern part of Ukraine's Odesa region, officials said. The incident occurred just one day after Zelenskyy approved a agreement to import US LNG via the area. The vessel was struck while unloading liquefied petroleum gas at Izmail harbor, as stated by Turkish Directorate for Maritime Affairs. Every one of the 16 crew on board evacuated and no one was injured.

Romanian Authorities Evacuate Communities After Drone Attack

Romania's authorities announced they had relocated two communities near the Ukrainian border following the aerial strike on the MT Orinda. After invading Ukraine in 2022, Russian forces has repeatedly attacked Ukraine's ports in the Danube River region, causing warnings in neighbouring the country.

US Leader Trump Willing to Approve Russia Penalties Bill

US president Trump is willing to approve a bill to impose sanctions on Russia, as long as he retains ultimate authority power over any such measures, an high-ranking White House official stated. Trump told journalists late on Sunday that it was “acceptable to me” that GOP members were drafting a bill to impose restrictions on countries doing business with Moscow over its inability to reach a ceasefire agreement with the Ukrainian government.

Poland's Prime Minister Calls Railway Explosion an “Never-Before-Seen Case of Disruption”

Poland's prime minister, Tusk, has described an explosion along a section of railway line used for deliveries to Ukraine as an “unprecedented instance of sabotage” that could have led to catastrophe. These remarks coincided with a announcement from public prosecutors saying that an investigation had opened “concerning actions of disruption of a terror-related nature […] committed on behalf of a external intelligence agency against the nation of Poland.”

China Premier Expresses Readiness to Deepen Cooperation with Russia

The Chinese government is prepared to strengthen cooperation with Russia in energy, agriculture and other investments, Premier Li stated during a discussion with Russia's leader Mikhail Mishustin in the Russian capital. Li told his counterpart that the country is open to more farm and food-related products from Russia, according to the official media outlet. The Chinese side also hopes that Russia will facilitate for Chinese enterprises to invest and operate in Russia, the source mentioned. Mishustin told his counterpart that the cooperation between the both nations has repeatedly proven its strength to outside challenges.