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In a significant step to bolster its future security, the Ukrainian government has finalized a preliminary agreement to acquire as many as 100 Rafale fighter jets, unmanned aerial vehicles, air defence systems and additional key gear from the French Republic. The agreement was formalized by Ukrainian president Zelenskyy and France's leader Emmanuel Macron during a joint press briefing at the Elysée residence. Zelenskyy described the arrangement as “an unprecedented agreement.”

Against Their Will Taken Minors: Families Cut Off Communication

Several relatives of Ukraine's minors who were forcibly deported to Russia have raised concerns about their fate, stating that all contact has been severed. During a uncommon news conference in Paris, a legal guardian, who cares for two children taken after Russia's widespread invasion of Ukraine in recent years, said that Russian authorities are disregarding all requests to help with the minors' repatriation.

Unmanned Aerial Attack Targets Turkey-Registered Vessel in Odesa

A drone struck a Turkish-flagged tanker and caused a fire in the southern part of Ukraine's Odesa region, authorities said. This event took place just one day after the Ukrainian president signed a agreement to bring in US liquefied natural gas via the region. The vessel was hit while unloading liquefied petroleum gas at Izmail port, as stated by Turkey's maritime authority. Every one of the 16 crew members aboard evacuated and no one was hurt.

Romanian Officials Evacuate Communities After Drone Attack

Romanian officials announced they had relocated two communities close to the Ukraine frontier after the drone attack on the tanker. Since entering Ukraine in 2022, Russian forces has consistently targeted Ukraine's ports in the Danube region, triggering alerts in adjacent the country.

United States President Trump Open to Sign Russia Penalties Legislation

The American leader Trump is willing to approve legislation to impose sanctions on Russia, as long as he retains final decision-making authority over any such measures, an high-ranking White House official said. The U.S. president informed reporters late on Sunday that it was “OK with me” that GOP members were working on a bill to impose restrictions on countries engaging commercially with Moscow over its failure to negotiate a peace deal with Ukraine.

Polish Prime Minister Describes Railway Blast an “Unprecedented Case of Disruption”

The Polish leader, Donald Tusk, has described an explosion along a section of rail track used for deliveries to Ukraine as an “unprecedented act of sabotage” that could have resulted in disaster. This statement coincided with a announcement from public prosecutors saying that an investigation had opened “regarding acts of disruption of a terrorist nature […] carried out on behalf of a foreign intelligence service against the Republic of the country.”

China Premier Shows Readiness to Deepen Cooperation with Russian Federation

China is ready to deepen cooperation with Russia in the energy sector, farming and additional financial ventures, Premier Li Qiang said during a meeting with Russian prime minister Mishustin in the Russian capital. Li told Mishustin that China is open to more farm and food-related products from the nation, according to the official media outlet. The Chinese side also desires that Moscow will facilitate for Chinese enterprises to put money and do business there, the report cited. Mishustin assured his counterpart that the partnership between the both nations has repeatedly proven its strength to outside challenges.