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In a significant move to strengthen its long-term security, Ukraine has signed a preliminary agreement to acquire up to 100 Rafale warplanes, unmanned aerial vehicles, 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 press briefing at the Elysée palace. The Ukrainian leader referred to the arrangement as “a historic agreement.”

Against Their Will Taken Minors: Families Lose Communication

A number of relatives of Ukraine's minors who were taken against their will to the Russian Federation have raised concerns about their fate, reporting that all contact has been severed. During a rare news conference in Paris, Darina Repina, who is responsible for two children taken after Moscow's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, said that officials in Russia are ignoring every appeal to facilitate the minors' return.

Drone Attack Targets Turkish-Flagged Tanker in Southern Ukraine

A drone struck a Turkish-flagged ship and set it ablaze in the southern part of Ukraine's Odesa region, officials said. This event took place just one day after Zelenskyy signed a deal to import American liquefied natural gas through the area. The MT Orinda was hit while unloading liquefied petroleum gas at Izmail harbor, according to Turkey's Directorate for Maritime Affairs. Every one of the 16 crew members on board evacuated and no one was hurt.

Romania's Officials Evacuate Communities After Drone Attack

Romania's authorities said they had evacuated two communities near the Ukraine frontier following the aerial strike on the tanker. Since invading Ukraine in 2022, Russian forces has repeatedly attacked Ukrainian harbors in the Danube region, causing alerts in neighbouring the country.

United States President Trump Willing to Sign Russian Sanctions Bill

US president Trump is prepared to sign a bill to enact penalties on Russia, as long as he retains ultimate decision-making authority over any such measures, an high-ranking White House representative stated. The U.S. president informed reporters late on Sunday that it was “OK with me” that GOP members were working on legislation to impose restrictions on countries doing business with Russia over its inability to reach a ceasefire agreement with Ukraine.

Polish Prime Minister Calls Railway Blast an “Never-Before-Seen Act of Disruption”

Poland's prime minister, Donald Tusk, has described an explosion along a part of railway line employed in shipments to the country as an “unprecedented act of sabotage” that might have led to disaster. These remarks coincided with a announcement from public prosecutors saying that an investigation had opened “concerning actions of sabotage of a terror-related nature […] committed on behalf of a foreign intelligence agency against the Republic of Poland.”

China Premier Expresses Willingness to Deepen Partnership with Russia

China is ready to strengthen collaboration with Russia in energy, farming and additional investments, Leader Li said during a discussion with Russian prime minister Mishustin in Moscow. Li told Mishustin that China welcomes more farm and food goods from Russia, according to the official media outlet. China also hopes that Moscow will facilitate for companies from China to invest and do business in Russia, the source cited. Mishustin assured his counterpart that the cooperation between the both nations has consistently proven its resilience to outside pressures.