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Through a major step to bolster its long-term security, Ukraine has finalized a preliminary agreement to purchase up to 100 Rafale warplanes, drones, air defense equipment and additional essential equipment from the French Republic. This deal was formalized by Ukraine's leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy and France's leader Emmanuel Macron during a joint news conference at the Elysée palace. The Ukrainian leader described the arrangement as “an unprecedented agreement.”

Against Their Will Deported Children: Families Lose Contact

A number of families of Ukrainian children who were forcibly deported to Russia have raised concerns about their well-being, stating that every line of communication has been cut off. At a rare press event in the French capital, Darina Repina, who is responsible for two children removed after Russia's widespread military action of the country in recent years, stated that Russian authorities are disregarding every appeal to facilitate the children's repatriation.

Unmanned Aerial Attack Hits Turkey-Registered Tanker in Southern Ukraine

An unmanned aerial vehicle struck a Turkish-flagged tanker and caused a fire in the southern part of the Odesa region, officials reported. This event took place just one day after the Ukrainian president approved a agreement to import American LNG through the region. The vessel was struck while unloading liquefied petroleum gas at Izmail port, as stated by Turkish Directorate for Maritime Affairs. Every one of the 16 crew members aboard were safely removed and not a single person was injured.

Romanian Officials Evacuate Communities After Drone Attack

Romanian authorities announced they had evacuated two villages close to the Ukrainian frontier following the drone attack on the MT Orinda. After invading the country in 2022, Russian forces has repeatedly attacked Ukrainian ports in the Danube River area, causing alerts in neighbouring Romania.

United States Leader Trump Open to Approve Russian Penalties Legislation

The American leader Donald Trump is willing to approve a bill to impose penalties on the Russian Federation, as long as he keeps ultimate decision-making power over any such measures, an high-ranking U.S. administration official said. The U.S. president told reporters late on Sunday that it was “OK with me” that GOP members were drafting legislation to apply sanctions on countries doing business with Russia over its inability to negotiate a ceasefire agreement with Ukraine.

Polish Prime Minister Describes Railway Blast an “Never-Before-Seen Case of Disruption”

Poland's prime minister, Tusk, has labeled an explosion along a part of rail track used for shipments to the country as an “unprecedented act of disruption” that might have led to disaster. This statement coincided with a statement from legal authorities indicating that an investigation had been initiated “concerning actions of disruption of a terrorist nature […] committed on behalf of a external intelligence agency against the Republic of Poland.”

Chinese Leader Shows Willingness to Deepen Partnership with Russia

The Chinese government is ready to strengthen collaboration with Russia in energy, farming and additional financial ventures, Leader Li said during a meeting with Russia's leader Mishustin in the Russian capital. Li informed his counterpart that China welcomes more agricultural and food goods from the nation, as per the official media outlet. The Chinese side also desires that Moscow will facilitate for companies from China to invest and do business there, the source cited. Mishustin told Li that the cooperation between the both nations has repeatedly proven its resilience to external pressures.