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In a significant move to strengthen its long-term security, Ukraine has signed a preliminary agreement to purchase 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 Ukraine's leader Zelenskyy and France's leader Emmanuel Macron during a shared news conference at the Elysée palace. The Ukrainian leader described the pact as “an unprecedented agreement.”

Against Their Will Taken Children: Relatives Lose Contact

A number of families of Ukrainian children who were taken against their will to Russia have sounded the alarm about their fate, reporting that all contact has been cut off. During a uncommon news conference in the French capital, a legal guardian, who is responsible for two children removed after Moscow's widespread invasion of Ukraine in recent years, stated that Russian authorities are ignoring all requests to facilitate the children's return.

Drone Attack Hits Turkish-Flagged Vessel in Odesa

A drone hit a Turkish-flagged ship and caused a fire in the southern part of Ukraine's Odesa region, authorities reported. This event took place just one day after Zelenskyy signed a agreement to import American LNG through the region. The MT Orinda was hit while unloading liquefied petroleum gas at Izmail harbor, according to Turkey's maritime authority. All 16 crew aboard evacuated and no one was hurt.

Romania's Officials Evacuate Villages Following Aerial Attack

Romania's authorities said they had evacuated two communities close to the Ukraine border after the drone attack on the MT Orinda. Since entering Ukraine in 2022, Russian forces has repeatedly targeted Ukraine's ports in the Danube River area, causing warnings in neighbouring Romania.

United States President Donald Trump Willing to Sign Russian Sanctions Bill

US president Trump is willing to sign legislation to enact sanctions on Russia, provided that he retains ultimate decision-making power over these actions, a senior U.S. administration representative stated. Trump told journalists late on Sunday that it was “acceptable to me” that GOP members were working on a bill to impose restrictions on nations doing business with Moscow over its failure to negotiate a peace deal with the Ukrainian government.

Polish Prime Minister Calls Rail Blast an “Never-Before-Seen Act of Disruption”

Poland's leader, Tusk, has labeled an blast along a part of railway line employed in shipments to Ukraine as an “unprecedented act of disruption” that might have resulted in catastrophe. These remarks came as a statement from public prosecutors saying that an investigation had opened “concerning actions of sabotage of a terrorist nature […] committed on orders of a foreign intelligence agency against the Republic of Poland.”

China Leader Expresses Readiness to Expand Partnership with Russia

The Chinese government is prepared to deepen collaboration with the Russian Federation in energy, agriculture and additional investments, Premier Li stated during a discussion with Russia's leader Mishustin in Moscow. The Chinese premier informed his counterpart that China welcomes more farm and food-related products from the nation, according to the official news agency. The Chinese side also hopes that Moscow will make it easier for companies from China to put money and operate in Russia, the report cited. The Russian leader told his counterpart that the partnership between the two sides has consistently proven its strength to outside challenges.