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In a significant step to strengthen its future security, the Ukrainian government has finalized a preliminary agreement to acquire up to 100 Rafale jets, unmanned aerial vehicles, air defense equipment and additional essential equipment from the French Republic. This deal was formalized by Ukrainian president Zelenskyy and France's leader Macron during a shared press briefing at the Elysée presidential residence. Zelenskyy described the arrangement as “a historic agreement.”

Against Their Will Deported Minors: Families Cut Off Contact

Several families of Ukraine's minors who were forcibly deported to the Russian Federation have sounded the alarm about their fate, stating that all contact has been cut off. During a uncommon press event in Paris, Darina Repina, who is responsible for two minors removed after Moscow's full-scale military action of Ukraine in 2022, said that Russian authorities are disregarding all requests to help with the minors' repatriation.

Drone Strike Hits Turkey-Registered Vessel in Southern Ukraine

A drone hit a Turkish-flagged tanker and caused a fire in the southern part of Ukraine's Odesa area, authorities said. This event occurred just one day after Zelenskyy signed a agreement to import American LNG via the region. The vessel was struck while unloading LPG at Izmail port, according to Turkish maritime authority. All 16 crew on board evacuated and not a single person was injured.

Romania's Authorities Relocate Villages Following Aerial Attack

Romanian officials said they had relocated two communities close to the Ukraine border following the drone attack on the tanker. Since entering the country in 2022, Russian forces has repeatedly attacked Ukrainian harbors in the Danube region, triggering warnings in adjacent Romania.

US President Donald Trump Willing to Sign Russian Penalties Legislation

The American leader Trump is willing to approve legislation to enact sanctions on Russia, provided that he retains ultimate authority authority over any such actions, a senior U.S. administration official said. The U.S. president told reporters late on Sunday that it was “acceptable to me” that Republicans were drafting a bill to apply restrictions on countries engaging commercially with Russia over its failure to negotiate a peace deal with the Ukrainian government.

Poland's Prime Minister Describes Railway Explosion an “Never-Before-Seen Case of Disruption”

The Polish prime minister, Tusk, has labeled an explosion along a part of rail track employed in deliveries to Ukraine as an “unprecedented instance of sabotage” that might have resulted in catastrophe. This statement came as a announcement from public prosecutors saying that an investigation had opened “concerning acts of sabotage of a terror-related nature […] carried out on behalf of a external intelligence agency against the Republic of Poland.”

China Premier Expresses Willingness to Deepen Cooperation with Russia

The Chinese government is ready to deepen collaboration with Russia in the energy sector, farming and additional investments, Premier Li Qiang stated during a discussion with Russian prime minister Mishustin in Moscow. Li told his counterpart that the country welcomes more agricultural and food-related goods from Russia, according to a state-run media outlet. China also desires that Moscow will make it easier for companies from China to put money and operate there, the report mentioned. Mishustin assured his counterpart that the cooperation between the both nations has repeatedly demonstrated its resilience to outside pressures.