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Through a major step to strengthen its long-term security, Ukraine has finalized a letter of intent to acquire as many as 100 Rafale fighter warplanes, unmanned aerial vehicles, air defense equipment and additional key gear from the French Republic. The agreement was signed by Ukraine's leader Zelenskyy and France's leader Macron during a joint press briefing at the Elysée presidential residence. The Ukrainian leader described the arrangement as “an unprecedented deal.”

Against Their Will Deported Minors: Relatives Cut Off Communication

Several families of Ukrainian minors who were taken against their will to Russia have sounded the alarm about their fate, stating that all contact has been severed. During a uncommon news conference in the French capital, Darina Repina, who is responsible for two minors taken after Russia's full-scale military action of Ukraine in recent years, stated that officials in Russia are disregarding all requests to facilitate the children's return.

Drone Attack Hits Turkish-Flagged Tanker in Southern Ukraine

A drone struck a Turkish-flagged ship and set it ablaze in southern the Odesa region, officials said. The incident took place just one day after the Ukrainian president signed a agreement to import US liquefied natural gas through the area. The vessel was hit while unloading liquefied petroleum gas at Izmail harbor, as stated by Turkish maritime authority. Every one of the 16 crew aboard evacuated and no one was hurt.

Romanian Officials Evacuate Communities After Drone Incident

Romanian authorities announced they had evacuated two villages near the Ukraine frontier following the drone attack on the MT Orinda. After entering the country in 2022, Russian forces has repeatedly attacked Ukraine's harbors in the Danube River area, triggering alerts in neighbouring Romania.

US President Trump Open to Sign Russia Penalties Legislation

The American leader Trump is prepared to sign legislation to enact sanctions on Russia, provided that he retains final authority power over any such measures, a senior White House official said. The U.S. president told reporters late on Sunday that it was “OK with me” that GOP members were drafting a bill to impose restrictions on nations engaging commercially with Russia over its inability to reach a ceasefire agreement with Ukraine.

Poland's Leader Calls Railway Explosion an “Never-Before-Seen Case of Disruption”

Poland's prime minister, Tusk, has labeled an blast along a section of railway line used for deliveries to the country as an “unprecedented instance of sabotage” that could have led to disaster. These remarks coincided with a announcement from legal authorities saying that an inquiry had been initiated “concerning actions of disruption of a terror-related kind […] committed on orders of a external intelligence service against the nation of the country.”

Chinese Premier Expresses Willingness to Deepen Partnership with Russia

The Chinese government is ready to strengthen cooperation with the Russian Federation in the energy sector, farming and additional financial ventures, Premier Li stated during a meeting with Russian prime minister Mikhail Mishustin in the Russian capital. The Chinese premier told his counterpart that the country welcomes more agricultural and food products from Russia, as per the official news agency. The Chinese side also desires that Moscow will make it easier for companies from China to put money and operate in Russia, the report mentioned. The Russian leader told Li that the partnership between the two sides has repeatedly proven its strength to external challenges.