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Through a major move to strengthen its future defense, Ukraine has finalized a preliminary agreement to acquire up to 100 Rafale jets, drones, air defence systems and other essential gear from the French Republic. The agreement was formalized by Ukrainian president Zelenskyy and French president Macron during a joint press briefing at the Elysée presidential residence. The Ukrainian leader described the pact as “a historic deal.”

Against Their Will Deported Children: Families Cut Off Contact

A number of relatives of Ukrainian minors who were taken against their will to Russia have raised concerns about their well-being, stating that every line of communication has been severed. At a uncommon press event in the French capital, Darina Repina, who is responsible for two minors taken after Moscow's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, said that Russian authorities are disregarding every appeal to help with the children's repatriation.

Drone Attack Targets Turkey-Registered Tanker in Odesa

A drone struck a Turkey-registered tanker and caused a fire in southern the Odesa region, officials said. This event took place just one day after the Ukrainian president signed a deal to bring in American liquefied natural gas via the area. The MT Orinda was struck while offloading liquefied petroleum gas at Izmail port, according to Turkish maritime authority. Every one of the 16 crew members on board were safely removed and no one was injured.

Romania's Officials Evacuate Villages After Aerial Attack

Romanian authorities announced they had evacuated two villages close to the Ukraine frontier after the aerial strike on the MT Orinda. After invading the country in recent years, Russian forces has consistently attacked Ukraine's ports in the Danube River region, causing alerts in neighbouring the country.

US Leader Trump Willing to Sign Russia Penalties Bill

US president Donald Trump is prepared to approve a bill to enact sanctions on the Russian Federation, as long as he retains ultimate authority authority over any such actions, a senior U.S. administration official said. Trump informed reporters late on Sunday that it was “acceptable to me” that GOP members were drafting legislation to apply sanctions on nations engaging commercially with Moscow over its inability to negotiate a ceasefire agreement with Ukraine.

Polish Prime Minister Describes Railway Explosion an “Never-Before-Seen Act of Disruption”

The Polish prime minister, Tusk, has labeled an explosion along a part of railway line used for shipments to Ukraine as an “unprecedented instance of disruption” that could have resulted in catastrophe. These remarks came as a announcement from legal authorities indicating that an inquiry had been initiated “regarding acts of sabotage of a terror-related kind […] committed on behalf of a foreign spy service against the Republic of Poland.”

Chinese Leader Expresses Willingness to Deepen Partnership with Russian Federation

China is prepared to deepen cooperation with Russia in the energy sector, farming and additional financial ventures, Leader Li said during a discussion with Russian prime minister Mishustin in the Russian capital. The Chinese premier informed Mishustin that China welcomes more farm and food products from Russia, as per a state-run media outlet. China also desires that Russia will facilitate for companies from China to invest and operate in Russia, the source mentioned. Mishustin assured his counterpart that the cooperation between the both nations has consistently demonstrated its strength to external challenges.