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In a significant step to strengthen its long-term defense, Ukraine has signed a preliminary agreement to acquire up to 100 Rafale fighter jets, unmanned aerial vehicles, air defence systems and other essential gear from the French Republic. This deal was formalized by Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy and France's leader Macron during a shared press briefing at the Elysée palace. The Ukrainian leader described the arrangement as “an unprecedented deal.”

Against Their Will Deported Minors: Families Lose Communication

A number of relatives of Ukrainian minors who were taken against their will to the Russian Federation have raised concerns about their well-being, reporting that every line of communication has been severed. At a rare news conference in Paris, Darina Repina, who cares for two children taken after Moscow's widespread invasion of Ukraine in recent years, said that Russian authorities are disregarding all requests to help with the children's return.

Unmanned Aerial Attack Hits Turkish-Flagged Tanker in Odesa

An unmanned aerial vehicle hit a Turkish-flagged ship and set it ablaze in southern the Odesa region, authorities reported. The incident occurred just one day after Zelenskyy approved a agreement to import US LNG through the region. The MT Orinda was hit while offloading liquefied petroleum gas at Izmail port, according to Turkish maritime authority. All 16 crew members on board were safely removed and no one was hurt.

Romania's Officials Evacuate Villages Following Aerial Incident

Romanian authorities said they had relocated two communities near the Ukraine border following the drone attack on the MT Orinda. After invading the country in recent years, Russian forces has consistently targeted Ukrainian ports in the Danube region, causing warnings in adjacent the country.

US President Donald Trump Willing to Sign Russian Penalties Legislation

US president Trump is prepared to sign legislation to impose sanctions on the Russian Federation, as long as he keeps ultimate decision-making authority over these actions, a senior U.S. administration representative said. The U.S. president informed journalists late on Sunday that it was “acceptable to me” that GOP members were working on a bill to impose sanctions on nations doing business with Moscow over its inability to negotiate a ceasefire agreement with Ukraine.

Polish Prime Minister Describes Railway Blast an “Never-Before-Seen Act of Sabotage”

Poland's leader, Donald Tusk, has described an blast along a part of railway line used for deliveries to the country as an “unprecedented act of disruption” that could have resulted in catastrophe. This statement coincided with a announcement from legal authorities indicating that an investigation had opened “regarding acts of sabotage of a terrorist kind […] committed on orders of a foreign spy agency against the Republic of Poland.”

Chinese Premier Expresses Readiness to Deepen Cooperation with Russia

The Chinese government is ready to strengthen collaboration with the Russian Federation in energy, farming and other financial ventures, Leader Li Qiang stated during a discussion with Russia's leader Mishustin in Moscow. The Chinese premier informed Mishustin that the country is open to more agricultural and food-related goods from the nation, as per a state-run media outlet. The Chinese side also hopes that Russia will facilitate for Chinese enterprises to invest and operate in Russia, the source cited. Mishustin assured his counterpart that the partnership between the two sides has consistently demonstrated its strength to external pressures.