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In a significant step to bolster its future security, the Ukrainian government has finalized a preliminary agreement to purchase up to 100 Rafale fighter jets, drones, air defence systems and additional essential gear from France. The agreement was signed by Ukraine's leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy and France's leader Emmanuel Macron during a shared press briefing at the Elysée residence. The Ukrainian leader referred to the pact as “a historic deal.”

Against Their Will Deported Children: Families Lose Communication

A number of families of Ukraine's children who were taken against their will to the Russian Federation have raised concerns about their well-being, stating that every line of communication has been cut off. During a rare press event in the French capital, a legal guardian, who is responsible for two children taken after Russia's widespread military action of Ukraine in 2022, said that officials in Russia are ignoring all requests to facilitate the children's repatriation.

Drone Strike Targets Turkey-Registered Vessel in Odesa

A drone struck a Turkey-registered ship and caused a fire in southern Ukraine's Odesa region, officials said. The incident occurred just one day after Zelenskyy signed a agreement to import American liquefied natural gas through the area. The vessel was hit while offloading LPG at Izmail harbor, as stated by Turkish maritime authority. Every one of the 16 crew members aboard evacuated and not a single person was injured.

Romania's Officials Evacuate Communities After Aerial Incident

Romanian officials announced they had relocated two communities close to the Ukrainian border following the aerial strike on the tanker. After invading the country in recent years, Moscow has consistently attacked Ukraine's harbors in the Danube region, causing alerts in neighbouring Romania.

United States President Donald Trump Willing to Sign Russia Sanctions Bill

US president Donald Trump is prepared to approve a bill to impose sanctions on the Russian Federation, provided that he keeps final authority power over these actions, a senior White House representative stated. The U.S. president told journalists late on Sunday that it was “OK with me” that Republicans were drafting legislation to apply restrictions on nations doing business with Moscow over its failure to negotiate a ceasefire agreement with the Ukrainian government.

Poland's Prime Minister Calls Rail Blast an “Never-Before-Seen Act of Disruption”

Poland's prime minister, Tusk, has described an blast along a part of rail track employed in shipments to the country as an “unprecedented instance of sabotage” that might have resulted in disaster. This statement came as a statement from legal authorities saying that an inquiry had opened “concerning actions of sabotage of a terrorist nature […] carried out on behalf of a external spy agency against the Republic of Poland.”

Chinese Premier Shows Willingness to Expand Partnership with Russian Federation

The Chinese government is ready to strengthen collaboration with the Russian Federation in energy, farming and other investments, Premier Li Qiang said during a meeting with Russian prime minister Mishustin in the Russian capital. The Chinese premier informed his counterpart that the country is open to more farm and food-related goods from Russia, according to the official news agency. The Chinese side also hopes that Moscow will facilitate for companies from China to invest and operate there, the report mentioned. Mishustin assured his counterpart that the cooperation between the both nations has consistently proven its resilience to outside pressures.