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In a significant step to bolster its future security, the Ukrainian government has signed a preliminary agreement to acquire up to 100 Rafale fighter jets, drones, air defense equipment and additional essential equipment from France. This deal was signed by Ukrainian president Zelenskyy and French president Macron during a shared press briefing at the Elysée presidential residence. The Ukrainian leader described the pact as “a historic agreement.”

Against Their Will Taken Children: Relatives Cut Off Contact

A number of families of Ukrainian children who were taken against their will to Russia have sounded the alarm about their well-being, reporting that all contact has been cut off. At a rare news conference in Paris, a legal guardian, who is responsible for two children removed after Moscow's full-scale military action of the country in 2022, stated that officials in Russia are ignoring every appeal to facilitate the children's repatriation.

Drone Strike Targets Turkey-Registered Vessel in Southern Ukraine

An unmanned aerial vehicle hit a Turkey-registered ship and set it ablaze in the southern part of Ukraine's Odesa region, authorities said. The incident took place just a day after Zelenskyy approved a deal to bring in US LNG via the region. The vessel was hit while offloading LPG at Izmail port, according to Turkish Directorate for Maritime Affairs. Every one of the 16 crew aboard evacuated and no one was injured.

Romanian Authorities Evacuate Villages After Aerial Attack

Romania's officials announced they had relocated two communities close to the Ukrainian border after the aerial strike on the tanker. After invading Ukraine in recent years, Moscow has repeatedly attacked Ukrainian harbors in the Danube River area, causing warnings in neighbouring Romania.

United States President Donald Trump Open to Sign Russia Sanctions Bill

US president Donald Trump is willing to sign legislation to impose penalties on Russia, provided that he retains ultimate decision-making authority over any such actions, a senior U.S. administration official stated. The U.S. president told journalists late on Sunday that it was “OK with me” that Republicans were drafting a bill to apply sanctions on nations doing business with Russia over its failure to negotiate a ceasefire agreement with the Ukrainian government.

Polish Leader Describes Rail Explosion an “Never-Before-Seen Act of Sabotage”

Poland's leader, Tusk, has labeled an blast along a part of rail track employed in shipments to the country as an “unprecedented act of sabotage” that could have led to disaster. This statement came as a statement from public prosecutors saying that an investigation had opened “regarding acts of disruption of a terrorist kind […] committed on orders of a foreign spy agency against the nation of the country.”

China Leader Shows Willingness to Deepen Partnership with Russia

China is prepared to strengthen cooperation with Russia in energy, agriculture and other investments, Leader Li stated during a discussion with Russia's leader Mikhail Mishustin in Moscow. The Chinese premier informed Mishustin that China is open to more agricultural and food products from Russia, according to a state-run news agency. China also desires that Moscow will make it easier for Chinese enterprises to put money and operate in Russia, the report mentioned. The Russian leader assured his counterpart that the partnership between the both nations has consistently demonstrated its resilience to external challenges.