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Through a major step to bolster its long-term defense, Ukraine has signed a preliminary agreement to acquire as many as 100 Rafale fighter jets, unmanned aerial vehicles, air defense equipment and additional key equipment from the French Republic. 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. Zelenskyy described the arrangement as “an unprecedented agreement.”

Against Their Will Deported Minors: Families Cut Off Communication

Several relatives of Ukraine's children who were forcibly deported to the Russian Federation 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, a legal guardian, who cares for two minors taken after Russia's full-scale military action of the country in recent years, stated that Russian authorities are ignoring all requests to help with the minors' return.

Unmanned Aerial Attack Hits Turkey-Registered Vessel in Odesa

A drone hit a Turkey-registered ship and caused a fire in the southern part of the Odesa area, authorities said. This event occurred just a day after Zelenskyy approved a deal to import American liquefied natural gas through the area. The vessel was hit while offloading LPG at Izmail harbor, as stated by Turkey's Directorate for Maritime Affairs. All 16 crew aboard evacuated and not a single person was injured.

Romania's Authorities Evacuate Communities Following Aerial Incident

Romania's authorities announced they had evacuated two communities near the Ukrainian border following the drone attack on the MT Orinda. After invading Ukraine in 2022, Moscow has consistently targeted Ukrainian ports in the Danube region, causing alerts in adjacent Romania.

United States Leader Trump Willing to Approve Russia Sanctions Legislation

US president Donald Trump is willing to approve a bill to impose sanctions on Russia, provided that he retains ultimate authority power over any such measures, a senior U.S. administration representative said. Trump informed reporters late on Sunday that it was “OK with me” that GOP members were working on legislation to apply sanctions on countries engaging commercially with Russia over its inability to reach a peace deal with Ukraine.

Polish Leader Calls Railway Explosion an “Never-Before-Seen Case of Sabotage”

Poland's leader, Tusk, has labeled an explosion along a part of railway line used for deliveries to Ukraine as an “unprecedented instance of sabotage” that could have led to catastrophe. These remarks coincided with a announcement from public prosecutors saying that an inquiry had opened “concerning acts of sabotage of a terror-related nature […] committed on orders of a external intelligence agency against the nation of the country.”

China Premier Expresses Readiness to Deepen Partnership with Russia

China is prepared to strengthen cooperation with Russia in energy, farming and other investments, Leader Li Qiang stated during a discussion with Russia's leader Mishustin in Moscow. Li told his counterpart that the country is open to more farm and food products from the nation, as per the official news agency. China also desires that Russia will facilitate for Chinese enterprises to put money and operate there, the source mentioned. Mishustin assured Li that the cooperation between the both nations has repeatedly proven its resilience to outside challenges.