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Through a major step to bolster its future security, the Ukrainian government has signed a preliminary agreement to purchase up to 100 Rafale fighter warplanes, drones, air defense equipment and additional essential equipment from France. This deal was signed by Ukraine's leader Zelenskyy and French president Macron during a joint press briefing at the Elysée residence. Zelenskyy described the arrangement as “a historic agreement.”

Forcibly Taken Children: Families Lose Contact

A number of families of Ukraine's children who were taken against their will to Russia have sounded the alarm about their well-being, stating that all contact has been cut off. During a rare press event in the French capital, Darina Repina, who is responsible for two minors removed after Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in recent years, stated that officials in Russia are disregarding all requests to facilitate the children's return.

Drone Strike Targets Turkish-Flagged Tanker in Southern Ukraine

An unmanned aerial vehicle hit a Turkish-flagged ship and set it ablaze in southern the Odesa area, officials reported. This event occurred just a day after the Ukrainian president signed a agreement to bring in US liquefied natural gas via the region. The vessel was struck while offloading liquefied petroleum gas at Izmail port, according to Turkey's Directorate for Maritime Affairs. All 16 crew members aboard evacuated and not a single person was injured.

Romanian Authorities Relocate Communities After Aerial Attack

Romania's officials announced they had relocated two communities near the Ukraine frontier following the aerial strike on the MT Orinda. After invading the country in recent years, Russian forces has consistently targeted Ukraine's harbors in the Danube area, causing alerts in neighbouring Romania.

US President Donald Trump Willing to Sign Russian Sanctions Bill

The American leader Trump is willing to sign legislation to enact sanctions on Russia, as long as he keeps ultimate decision-making authority over these actions, a senior U.S. administration official stated. The U.S. president told journalists late on Sunday that it was “acceptable to me” that GOP members were working on a bill to apply sanctions on nations doing business with Russia over its failure to negotiate a peace deal with Ukraine.

Polish Leader Calls Rail Blast an “Never-Before-Seen Act of Disruption”

The Polish leader, Donald Tusk, has described an explosion along a part of railway line employed in deliveries to the country as an “unprecedented act of disruption” that might have led to disaster. This statement came as a announcement from legal authorities saying that an inquiry had been initiated “regarding actions of disruption of a terrorist nature […] committed on orders of a external intelligence agency against the Republic of the country.”

China Leader Shows Willingness to Expand Cooperation with Russia

China is ready to deepen cooperation with Russia in the energy sector, farming and other financial ventures, Premier Li Qiang stated during a meeting with Russia's leader Mishustin in Moscow. The Chinese premier told his counterpart that the country is open to more farm and food-related goods from the nation, according to a state-run media outlet. The Chinese side also desires that Russia will make it easier for Chinese enterprises to invest and operate in Russia, the report mentioned. The Russian leader assured Li that the cooperation between the two sides has consistently demonstrated its strength to outside challenges.