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In a significant step to strengthen its long-term security, Ukraine has signed a preliminary agreement to acquire as many as 100 Rafale jets, drones, air defense equipment and additional essential equipment from the French Republic. The agreement was signed by Ukrainian president Zelenskyy and France's leader Emmanuel Macron during a shared news conference at the Elysée presidential palace. Zelenskyy referred to the pact as “a historic deal.”

Against Their Will Deported Children: Relatives 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 every line of communication has been severed. During a rare news conference in Paris, a legal guardian, who cares for two children removed after Moscow's full-scale invasion of the country in 2022, stated that officials in Russia are ignoring all requests to facilitate the children's return.

Unmanned Aerial Strike Hits Turkish-Flagged Vessel in Odesa

An unmanned aerial vehicle hit a Turkey-registered ship and caused a fire in southern the Odesa area, officials said. This event took place just a day after the Ukrainian president approved a deal to bring in US LNG via the area. The vessel was struck while unloading liquefied petroleum gas at Izmail port, as stated by Turkey's Directorate for Maritime Affairs. All 16 crew members aboard were safely removed and not a single person was hurt.

Romanian Officials Evacuate Villages After Drone Incident

Romanian officials announced they had evacuated two communities close to the Ukraine frontier after the drone attack on the tanker. After entering the country in 2022, Moscow has repeatedly attacked Ukrainian harbors in the Danube River area, causing alerts in neighbouring the country.

US President Trump Willing to Sign Russian Penalties Legislation

The American leader Trump is willing to sign legislation to impose sanctions on Russia, provided that he retains final authority power over any such actions, a senior White House official stated. The U.S. president informed reporters late on Sunday that it was “OK with me” that Republicans were drafting a bill to apply sanctions on countries engaging commercially with Moscow over its failure to reach a ceasefire agreement with the Ukrainian government.

Polish Leader Calls Railway Blast an “Unprecedented Case of Sabotage”

The Polish prime minister, Tusk, has labeled an explosion along a section of rail track used for shipments to the country as an “unprecedented instance of sabotage” that might have resulted in catastrophe. This statement came as a announcement from public prosecutors indicating that an investigation had been initiated “concerning acts of disruption of a terrorist nature […] carried out on orders of a external intelligence agency against the Republic of Poland.”

Chinese Leader Shows Readiness to Expand Partnership with Russia

The Chinese government is ready to deepen collaboration with Russia in energy, farming and additional financial ventures, Premier Li Qiang stated during a meeting with Russia's leader Mikhail Mishustin in Moscow. Li informed Mishustin that the country welcomes more farm and food-related products from Russia, according to a state-run news agency. China also desires that Moscow will facilitate for Chinese enterprises to invest and operate in Russia, the source cited. Mishustin told Li that the partnership between the two sides has consistently demonstrated its strength to external challenges.