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Through a major move to bolster its long-term defense, Ukraine has signed a letter of intent to purchase up to 100 Rafale fighter jets, drones, air defence systems and other key equipment from France. The agreement was signed by Ukrainian president Zelenskyy and France's leader Emmanuel Macron during a joint news conference at the Elysée presidential residence. Zelenskyy referred to the arrangement as “an unprecedented deal.”

Against Their Will Deported Children: Families Lose Contact

A number of families of Ukrainian minors who were taken against their will to Russia have raised concerns about their well-being, reporting that every line of communication has been severed. At a uncommon news conference in the French capital, Darina Repina, who cares for two children removed after Moscow's full-scale military action of the country in recent years, said that Russian authorities are disregarding every appeal to facilitate the minors' return.

Drone Attack Hits Turkey-Registered Tanker in Odesa

An unmanned aerial vehicle struck a Turkish-flagged tanker and set it ablaze in the southern part of Ukraine's Odesa area, officials said. The incident took place just a day after Zelenskyy signed a deal to import American LNG through the region. The vessel was hit while offloading liquefied petroleum gas at Izmail harbor, as stated by Turkey's maritime authority. All 16 crew aboard were safely removed and no one was hurt.

Romania's Officials Relocate Villages Following Aerial Attack

Romania's officials announced they had relocated two villages near the Ukraine border after the drone attack on the MT Orinda. Since invading Ukraine in 2022, Moscow has repeatedly targeted Ukrainian harbors in the Danube River region, triggering alerts in neighbouring Romania.

United States Leader Donald Trump Open to Approve Russian Sanctions Bill

US president Trump is willing to approve legislation to impose sanctions on Russia, provided that he retains final authority authority over any such actions, a senior White House representative said. Trump told journalists late on Sunday that it was “acceptable to me” that GOP members were working on legislation to impose restrictions on nations engaging commercially with Russia over its inability to negotiate a peace deal with Ukraine.

Polish Leader Calls Railway Blast an “Unprecedented Case of Disruption”

Poland's leader, Tusk, has described an explosion along a part of rail track used for deliveries to the country as an “unprecedented act of sabotage” that could have led to catastrophe. This statement came as a announcement from legal authorities indicating that an investigation had been initiated “concerning acts of disruption of a terrorist nature […] carried out on behalf of a foreign spy agency against the Republic of Poland.”

Chinese Leader Expresses Readiness to Deepen Partnership with Russian Federation

China is prepared to strengthen cooperation with the Russian Federation in the energy sector, agriculture and additional investments, Leader Li stated during a discussion with Russian prime minister Mikhail Mishustin in Moscow. Li informed Mishustin that the country is open to more agricultural and food-related products from Russia, as per the official media outlet. The Chinese side also desires that Russia will facilitate for companies from China to put money and operate in Russia, the report mentioned. Mishustin assured his counterpart that the cooperation between the both nations has repeatedly demonstrated its resilience to outside pressures.