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In a significant step to bolster its long-term security, the Ukrainian government has signed a preliminary agreement to acquire up to 100 Rafale fighter warplanes, drones, air defense equipment and additional essential equipment from the French Republic. This deal was formalized by Ukraine's leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy and France's leader Macron during a joint news conference at the Elysée residence. The Ukrainian leader referred to the arrangement as “a historic agreement.”

Against Their Will Deported Children: Families Cut Off Contact

A number of relatives of Ukraine's children who were taken against their will to Russia have sounded the alarm about their fate, stating that all contact has been severed. At a uncommon press event in the French capital, Darina Repina, who cares for two children removed after Russia's widespread invasion of the country in recent years, stated that Russian authorities are ignoring all requests to facilitate the children's repatriation.

Unmanned Aerial Attack Hits Turkey-Registered Tanker in Southern Ukraine

A drone hit a Turkey-registered ship and set it ablaze in the southern part of Ukraine's Odesa area, officials reported. The incident took place just a day after the Ukrainian president signed a deal to bring in American liquefied natural gas through 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 on board evacuated and not a single person was hurt.

Romanian Authorities Relocate Communities After Drone Attack

Romania's officials announced they had relocated two villages close to the Ukrainian border following the aerial strike on the MT Orinda. After invading Ukraine in recent years, Russian forces has consistently attacked Ukraine's ports in the Danube River area, triggering warnings in neighbouring Romania.

United States Leader Donald Trump Willing to Sign Russian Penalties Legislation

US president Donald Trump is prepared to approve a bill to impose penalties on Russia, provided that he keeps final decision-making power over any such measures, a senior U.S. administration representative stated. Trump informed journalists late on Sunday that it was “OK with me” that Republicans were working on legislation to impose sanctions on nations engaging commercially with Russia over its failure to negotiate a peace deal with the Ukrainian government.

Polish Prime Minister Calls Rail Explosion an “Unprecedented Case of Sabotage”

The Polish leader, Tusk, has labeled an blast along a part of railway line employed in shipments to the country as an “unprecedented act of sabotage” that could have led to catastrophe. These remarks came as a announcement from legal authorities saying that an investigation had been initiated “regarding actions of sabotage of a terrorist nature […] committed on behalf of a external spy service against the nation of the country.”

Chinese Premier Shows Readiness to Deepen Cooperation with Russian Federation

The Chinese government is ready to deepen cooperation with Russia in the energy sector, farming and additional investments, Leader Li stated during a discussion with Russia's leader Mishustin in Moscow. Li told Mishustin that China welcomes more agricultural and food-related goods from Russia, as per a state-run news agency. The Chinese side also hopes that Moscow will make it easier for Chinese enterprises to invest and operate in Russia, the source cited. The Russian leader assured his counterpart that the partnership between the both nations has repeatedly demonstrated its resilience to external pressures.