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Through a major step to strengthen its long-term security, Ukraine has signed a preliminary agreement to acquire up to 100 Rafale jets, drones, air defense equipment and other essential gear from the French Republic. This deal was formalized by Ukraine's leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy and France's leader Emmanuel Macron during a shared news conference at the Elysée residence. The Ukrainian leader referred to the pact as “a historic agreement.”

Forcibly Deported Children: Relatives Cut Off Contact

Several relatives of Ukraine's children who were forcibly deported to the Russian Federation have sounded the alarm about their well-being, stating that every line of communication has been severed. During a uncommon news conference in Paris, a legal guardian, who cares for two children taken after Moscow's widespread military action of the country in recent years, said that officials in Russia are disregarding all requests to help with the children's return.

Unmanned Aerial Strike Targets Turkey-Registered Tanker in Southern Ukraine

An unmanned aerial vehicle hit a Turkish-flagged ship and caused a fire in the southern part of the Odesa region, officials said. This event took place just a day after the Ukrainian president approved a agreement to import American LNG via the region. The MT Orinda was hit while unloading LPG at Izmail harbor, according to Turkish Directorate for Maritime Affairs. Every one of the 16 crew on board were safely removed and not a single person was injured.

Romania's Officials Evacuate Communities Following Drone Incident

Romania's authorities said they had relocated two communities near the Ukraine frontier after the drone attack on the tanker. After entering Ukraine in recent years, Russian forces has repeatedly attacked Ukrainian ports in the Danube area, causing alerts in adjacent the country.

United States President Trump Open to Approve Russian Sanctions Bill

The American leader Trump is prepared to approve legislation to impose penalties on the Russian Federation, as long as he retains ultimate decision-making power over any such measures, a senior White House official said. The U.S. president told reporters late on Sunday that it was “OK with me” that GOP members were drafting a bill to impose restrictions on countries engaging commercially with Russia over its failure to reach a ceasefire agreement with Ukraine.

Poland's Leader Calls Rail Explosion an “Unprecedented Act of Sabotage”

Poland's leader, Tusk, has labeled an explosion along a part of rail track employed in deliveries to the country as an “unprecedented instance of sabotage” that might have resulted in catastrophe. These remarks came as a statement from public prosecutors indicating that an investigation had been initiated “concerning actions of disruption of a terror-related kind […] carried out on behalf of a external spy agency against the Republic of the country.”

Chinese Leader Shows Willingness to Expand Partnership with Russian Federation

China is prepared to deepen cooperation with the Russian Federation in energy, farming and other financial ventures, Leader Li said during a meeting with Russian prime minister Mishustin in Moscow. Li told Mishustin that the country is open to more agricultural and food-related goods from Russia, as per the official media outlet. The Chinese side also hopes that Russia will make it easier for Chinese enterprises to invest and operate in Russia, the report mentioned. Mishustin told his counterpart that the cooperation between the both nations has consistently demonstrated its strength to external pressures.