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Through a major step to bolster its long-term defense, the Ukrainian government has finalized a preliminary agreement to purchase up to 100 Rafale fighter warplanes, unmanned aerial vehicles, air defence systems and other essential equipment from France. The agreement was signed by Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy and France's leader Emmanuel Macron during a joint news conference at the Elysée residence. The Ukrainian leader referred to the pact as “an unprecedented agreement.”

Against Their Will Deported Minors: Families Lose Communication

A number of families of Ukrainian children who were forcibly deported to Russia have sounded the alarm about their well-being, stating that all contact has been cut off. At a uncommon press event in the French capital, a legal guardian, who is responsible for two children removed after Moscow's full-scale invasion of the country in recent years, said that Russian authorities are ignoring every appeal to help with the children's repatriation.

Unmanned Aerial Strike Targets Turkish-Flagged Vessel in Southern Ukraine

An unmanned aerial vehicle struck a Turkish-flagged tanker and caused a fire in the southern part of the Odesa region, officials reported. This event took place just a day after the Ukrainian president approved a agreement to import US liquefied natural gas via the area. The vessel was hit while unloading liquefied petroleum gas at Izmail harbor, as stated by Turkey's Directorate for Maritime Affairs. Every one of the 16 crew members on board evacuated and not a single person was hurt.

Romanian Authorities Relocate Communities After Aerial Incident

Romania's officials said they had evacuated two villages near the Ukrainian frontier following the aerial strike on the MT Orinda. After invading Ukraine in recent years, Moscow has consistently attacked Ukrainian ports in the Danube region, triggering warnings in neighbouring Romania.

United States President Trump Open to Sign Russia Sanctions Bill

US president Donald Trump is willing to approve legislation to enact penalties on the Russian Federation, as long as he keeps ultimate decision-making authority over these actions, an high-ranking White House official stated. The U.S. president informed journalists late on Sunday that it was “OK with me” that GOP members were drafting legislation to impose restrictions on nations doing business with Russia over its inability to negotiate a ceasefire agreement with Ukraine.

Polish Prime Minister Calls Rail Blast an “Unprecedented Act of Sabotage”

The Polish leader, Donald Tusk, has labeled an blast along a part of railway line employed in shipments to Ukraine as an “unprecedented instance of sabotage” that might have resulted in disaster. These remarks came as a announcement from legal authorities saying that an investigation had opened “concerning actions of sabotage of a terror-related nature […] committed on orders of a foreign intelligence service against the Republic of Poland.”

Chinese Premier Shows Readiness to Deepen Partnership with Russia

China is ready to deepen collaboration with Russia in the energy sector, farming and other investments, Premier Li said during a discussion with Russian prime minister Mishustin in Moscow. Li told his counterpart that China welcomes more agricultural and food-related products from the nation, according to a state-run media outlet. China also hopes that Russia will facilitate for companies from China to put money and operate in Russia, the report mentioned. The Russian leader assured his counterpart that the cooperation between the both nations has repeatedly demonstrated its strength to external challenges.