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Through a major step to bolster its long-term defense, Ukraine has signed a preliminary agreement to purchase up to 100 Rafale warplanes, drones, air defense equipment and additional essential gear from France. The agreement was formalized by Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy and France's leader Emmanuel Macron during a joint press briefing at the Elysée residence. The Ukrainian leader referred to the arrangement as “an unprecedented agreement.”

Forcibly Deported Minors: Families Lose Communication

A number of families of Ukrainian children who were taken against their will to the Russian Federation have raised concerns about their well-being, stating that all contact has been cut off. During a rare press event in Paris, a legal guardian, who cares for two minors taken after Russia's widespread invasion of the country in recent years, stated that Russian authorities are ignoring every appeal to help with the minors' repatriation.

Unmanned Aerial Attack Targets Turkey-Registered Tanker in Odesa

An unmanned aerial vehicle hit a Turkish-flagged tanker and caused a fire in southern Ukraine's Odesa region, officials reported. The incident took place just one day after Zelenskyy approved a deal to import American LNG through the region. The vessel was hit while unloading liquefied petroleum gas at Izmail harbor, as stated by Turkish Directorate for Maritime Affairs. All 16 crew aboard were safely removed and no one was injured.

Romanian Officials Relocate Villages After Drone Incident

Romanian authorities said they had evacuated two villages near the Ukrainian frontier after the drone attack on the tanker. Since invading Ukraine in 2022, Russian forces has consistently attacked Ukrainian harbors in the Danube area, causing alerts in adjacent the country.

US President Donald Trump Open to Sign Russian Penalties Bill

The American leader Donald Trump is prepared to approve a bill to enact sanctions on Russia, as long as he retains ultimate authority authority over any such measures, a senior White House representative said. Trump told journalists late on Sunday that it was “OK with me” that GOP members were drafting a bill to apply sanctions on nations engaging commercially with Moscow over its inability to reach a ceasefire agreement with Ukraine.

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

Poland's leader, Donald Tusk, has labeled an blast along a part of railway line used for deliveries to Ukraine as an “unprecedented act of disruption” that might have led to disaster. These remarks coincided with a announcement from legal authorities saying that an inquiry had been initiated “regarding acts of disruption of a terrorist kind […] committed on behalf of a foreign spy agency against the Republic of Poland.”

Chinese Leader Shows Readiness to Expand Cooperation with Russian Federation

China is ready to strengthen collaboration with Russia in energy, farming and other investments, Premier Li said during a meeting with Russia's leader Mishustin in the Russian capital. Li informed Mishustin that China is open to more agricultural and food products from the nation, as per the official news agency. The Chinese side also hopes that Moscow will make it easier for companies from China to put money and operate there, the source mentioned. The Russian leader assured Li that the cooperation between the two sides has consistently proven its strength to outside pressures.