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Through a major step to strengthen its long-term security, the Ukrainian government has finalized a preliminary agreement to acquire up to 100 Rafale fighter warplanes, unmanned aerial vehicles, air defense equipment and other key equipment from France. This deal was formalized by Ukrainian president Zelenskyy and France's leader Macron during a joint press briefing at the Elysée presidential palace. The Ukrainian leader described the arrangement as “a historic agreement.”

Against Their Will Deported Minors: Relatives Lose Communication

Several relatives of Ukrainian minors who were forcibly deported to the Russian Federation have raised concerns about their well-being, stating that every line of communication has been severed. During a rare news conference in Paris, a legal guardian, who is responsible for two minors taken after Russia's full-scale military action of Ukraine in recent years, stated that Russian authorities are disregarding all requests to help with the minors' repatriation.

Drone Attack Hits Turkey-Registered Tanker in Southern Ukraine

An unmanned aerial vehicle hit a Turkey-registered ship and set it ablaze in southern Ukraine's Odesa area, officials reported. This event occurred just one day after Zelenskyy approved a agreement to bring in US liquefied natural gas through the area. The MT Orinda was struck while unloading LPG at Izmail port, according to Turkey's Directorate for Maritime Affairs. Every one of the 16 crew members aboard were safely removed and no one was hurt.

Romanian Officials Relocate Communities After Aerial Attack

Romania's authorities announced they had evacuated two villages close to the Ukrainian border after the aerial strike on the tanker. Since invading Ukraine in 2022, Moscow has consistently targeted Ukraine's ports in the Danube area, triggering alerts in neighbouring the country.

United States Leader Donald Trump Open to Sign Russia Sanctions Bill

The American leader Trump is willing to sign legislation to enact sanctions on the Russian Federation, as long as he retains final authority authority over any such actions, a senior White House official said. Trump told journalists late on Sunday that it was “OK with me” that Republicans were drafting legislation to apply sanctions on countries engaging commercially with Moscow over its inability to negotiate a ceasefire agreement with the Ukrainian government.

Poland's Leader Calls Railway Blast an “Unprecedented Act of Disruption”

The Polish prime minister, Tusk, has described an blast along a section of railway line employed in deliveries to Ukraine as an “unprecedented instance of sabotage” that could have led to catastrophe. These remarks coincided with a statement from public prosecutors indicating that an investigation had been initiated “concerning actions of disruption of a terror-related nature […] carried out on behalf of a foreign spy agency against the Republic of Poland.”

China Premier Expresses Readiness to Deepen Cooperation with Russian Federation

The Chinese government is prepared to strengthen cooperation with Russia in the energy sector, farming and other investments, Premier Li stated during a meeting with Russia's leader Mishustin in the Russian capital. Li told his counterpart that China is open to more agricultural and food products from the nation, as per the official media outlet. The Chinese side also hopes that Moscow will facilitate for Chinese enterprises to invest and do business there, the report mentioned. The Russian leader assured his counterpart that the cooperation between the both nations has consistently demonstrated its strength to outside challenges.