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In a significant step to strengthen its future security, Ukraine has finalized a preliminary agreement to acquire up to 100 Rafale fighter jets, drones, air defence systems and additional essential equipment from France. This deal was signed by Ukraine's leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy and French president Macron during a joint press briefing at the Elysée presidential residence. Zelenskyy described the arrangement as “an unprecedented deal.”

Against Their Will Taken Children: Families Cut Off Communication

A number of relatives of Ukraine's 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 uncommon press event in the French capital, a legal guardian, who cares for two children taken after Russia's widespread invasion of Ukraine in recent years, stated that officials in Russia are disregarding all requests to help with the children's repatriation.

Drone Strike Targets Turkish-Flagged Vessel in Southern Ukraine

A drone struck a Turkish-flagged tanker and set it ablaze in southern the Odesa area, authorities said. This event took place just one day after the Ukrainian president approved a agreement to bring in US LNG via the region. The vessel was struck while unloading LPG at Izmail port, as stated by Turkish maritime authority. Every one of the 16 crew aboard were safely removed and not a single person was injured.

Romania's Authorities Relocate Communities Following Aerial Attack

Romanian officials said they had evacuated two villages near the Ukraine border following the aerial strike on the MT Orinda. After entering the country in recent years, Russian forces has consistently attacked Ukrainian harbors in the Danube region, triggering alerts in neighbouring Romania.

US President Donald Trump Open to Sign Russia Penalties Legislation

US president Trump is willing to sign a bill to enact sanctions on the Russian Federation, as long as he keeps ultimate decision-making power over any such measures, an high-ranking U.S. administration representative said. Trump informed reporters late on Sunday that it was “OK with me” that GOP members were drafting legislation to impose restrictions on nations doing business with Russia over its inability to negotiate a peace deal with Ukraine.

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

Poland's prime minister, Tusk, has described an blast along a part of railway line used for shipments to the country as an “unprecedented instance of sabotage” that might have resulted in disaster. These remarks came as a announcement from legal authorities saying that an inquiry had opened “concerning acts of sabotage of a terrorist kind […] committed on orders of a external intelligence service against the Republic of Poland.”

China Premier Expresses Willingness to Deepen Cooperation with Russia

The Chinese government is prepared to deepen collaboration with the Russian Federation in energy, farming and other financial ventures, Premier Li stated during a discussion with Russian prime minister Mishustin in the Russian capital. The Chinese premier told his counterpart that China welcomes more farm and food goods from Russia, according to a state-run media outlet. China also hopes that Russia will facilitate for companies from China to invest and operate there, the report cited. The Russian leader assured Li that the cooperation between the two sides has repeatedly proven its resilience to outside pressures.