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In a significant step to strengthen its future defense, the Ukrainian government has signed a letter of intent to purchase up to 100 Rafale fighter warplanes, drones, air defense equipment and additional essential equipment from France. The agreement was signed by Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy and France's leader Emmanuel Macron during a shared news conference at the Elysée presidential palace. The Ukrainian leader described the arrangement as “an unprecedented deal.”

Against Their Will Deported Minors: Families Cut Off Contact

A number of relatives of Ukraine's children who were taken against their will to Russia have sounded the alarm about their well-being, reporting that all contact has been cut off. During a rare news conference in the French capital, a legal guardian, who is responsible for two minors taken after Russia's full-scale invasion of the country in recent years, stated that Russian authorities are disregarding all requests to facilitate the minors' return.

Unmanned Aerial Strike Hits Turkish-Flagged Vessel in Odesa

An unmanned aerial vehicle struck a Turkey-registered tanker and set it ablaze in southern Ukraine's Odesa area, authorities reported. This event took place just one day after Zelenskyy approved a deal to import American LNG through the region. The vessel was hit while unloading liquefied petroleum gas at Izmail harbor, according to Turkish maritime authority. All 16 crew members aboard evacuated and not a single person was injured.

Romania's Authorities Relocate Villages After Aerial Attack

Romania's officials said they had relocated two communities close to the Ukraine border following the drone attack on the tanker. After entering the country in 2022, Russian forces has repeatedly targeted Ukraine's ports in the Danube region, causing alerts in neighbouring the country.

US Leader Trump Willing to Sign Russia Sanctions Bill

US president Trump is prepared to sign legislation to enact penalties on Russia, provided that he keeps ultimate authority authority over these measures, an high-ranking White House official said. Trump informed reporters late on Sunday that it was “OK with me” that Republicans were working on legislation to impose sanctions on countries doing business with Russia over its failure to negotiate a peace deal with Ukraine.

Polish Leader Describes Rail Blast an “Unprecedented Case of Sabotage”

The Polish prime minister, Tusk, has labeled an blast along a part of railway line employed in deliveries to Ukraine as an “unprecedented act of disruption” that could have led to disaster. This statement coincided with a announcement from legal authorities saying that an inquiry had been initiated “concerning acts of disruption of a terrorist kind […] committed on orders of a external spy agency against the Republic of the country.”

Chinese Premier Shows Readiness to Deepen Cooperation with Russian Federation

China is prepared to strengthen cooperation with the Russian Federation in the energy sector, farming and additional financial ventures, Leader Li Qiang stated during a discussion with Russian prime minister Mishustin in the Russian capital. The Chinese premier informed his counterpart that China is open to more farm and food products from Russia, as per a state-run news agency. China also hopes that Moscow will facilitate for Chinese enterprises to put money and operate in Russia, the source cited. The Russian leader assured Li that the partnership between the both nations has repeatedly demonstrated its resilience to outside pressures.