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In a significant step to strengthen its long-term security, the Ukrainian government has finalized a preliminary agreement to purchase up to 100 Rafale fighter jets, drones, air defense equipment and additional key equipment from France. This deal was formalized by Ukraine's leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy and French president Macron during a shared news conference at the Elysée residence. Zelenskyy referred to the arrangement as “a historic agreement.”

Against Their Will Taken Children: Relatives Lose Contact

A number of families of Ukraine's minors who were forcibly deported to Russia have raised concerns about their fate, stating that all contact has been cut off. During a rare news conference in Paris, a legal guardian, who cares for two minors taken after Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in recent years, stated that Russian authorities are ignoring all requests to help with the children's return.

Unmanned Aerial Attack Hits Turkish-Flagged Vessel in Southern Ukraine

An unmanned aerial vehicle hit a Turkish-flagged tanker and caused a fire in the southern part of Ukraine's Odesa area, officials said. The incident took place just one day after Zelenskyy signed a agreement to bring in American LNG through the region. The MT Orinda was hit while unloading LPG at Izmail harbor, as stated by Turkish maritime authority. All 16 crew members on board were safely removed and not a single person was hurt.

Romanian Officials Relocate Villages Following Drone Attack

Romania's officials said they had relocated two villages near the Ukraine border following the aerial strike on the tanker. Since entering the country in 2022, Moscow has repeatedly attacked Ukrainian harbors in the Danube region, triggering alerts in adjacent Romania.

United States President Trump Willing to Sign Russian Sanctions Legislation

US president Trump is willing to approve a bill to impose penalties on the Russian Federation, as long as he retains final authority power over these actions, a senior U.S. administration representative stated. Trump informed reporters late on Sunday that it was “acceptable to me” that Republicans were working on legislation to impose restrictions on nations doing business with Russia over its failure to negotiate a peace deal with Ukraine.

Polish Prime Minister Describes Rail Blast an “Unprecedented Act of Sabotage”

Poland's leader, Donald Tusk, has described an blast along a section of rail track used for shipments to the country as an “unprecedented instance of sabotage” that could have resulted in disaster. These remarks coincided with a statement from public prosecutors saying that an inquiry had opened “concerning acts of disruption of a terror-related kind […] committed on behalf of a external intelligence service against the nation of Poland.”

China Leader Expresses Willingness to Deepen Partnership with Russia

China is ready to deepen collaboration with the Russian Federation in the energy sector, agriculture and other financial ventures, Premier Li said during a meeting with Russia's leader Mikhail Mishustin in the Russian capital. Li informed his counterpart that China welcomes more farm and food products from the nation, as per a state-run news agency. The Chinese side also hopes that Moscow will make it easier for Chinese enterprises to put money and operate there, the source mentioned. The Russian leader assured Li that the cooperation between the both nations has consistently proven its resilience to outside challenges.