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Through a major step to bolster its future defense, Ukraine has signed a letter of intent to acquire up to 100 Rafale warplanes, unmanned aerial vehicles, air defense equipment and other key gear from France. The agreement was signed by Ukraine's leader Zelenskyy and French president Macron during a joint press briefing at the Elysée presidential residence. The Ukrainian leader referred to the arrangement as “an unprecedented agreement.”

Against Their Will Taken Children: Families Lose Contact

A number of relatives of Ukraine's minors 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. During a rare news conference 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 disregarding every appeal to facilitate the minors' return.

Drone Strike Targets Turkish-Flagged Tanker in Southern Ukraine

A drone struck a Turkey-registered tanker and set it ablaze in southern the Odesa region, authorities said. The incident occurred just a day after the Ukrainian president approved a agreement to bring in US LNG via the area. The MT Orinda was hit while unloading liquefied petroleum gas 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 Relocate Villages After Drone Incident

Romania's authorities announced they had evacuated two communities close to the Ukrainian border after the drone attack on the MT Orinda. After entering Ukraine in 2022, Russian forces has consistently attacked Ukrainian harbors in the Danube River area, causing alerts in neighbouring the country.

US Leader Donald Trump Open to Approve Russian Penalties Bill

The American leader Donald Trump is willing to sign legislation to impose sanctions on the Russian Federation, as long as he retains ultimate authority power over these measures, a senior U.S. administration official stated. The U.S. president informed reporters late on Sunday that it was “acceptable to me” that GOP members were working on a bill to apply restrictions on nations engaging commercially with Russia over its failure to reach a peace deal with the Ukrainian government.

Polish Leader Describes Railway Explosion an “Unprecedented Act of Sabotage”

Poland's prime minister, Tusk, has described an blast along a part of railway line employed in shipments to Ukraine as an “unprecedented act of disruption” that might have led to catastrophe. This statement coincided with a announcement from public prosecutors indicating that an inquiry had been initiated “regarding acts of sabotage of a terror-related kind […] carried out on behalf of a foreign spy service against the Republic of the country.”

China Premier Expresses Readiness to Expand Partnership with Russian Federation

The Chinese government is ready to strengthen cooperation with the Russian Federation in the energy sector, farming and other financial ventures, Leader Li said during a meeting with Russia's leader Mishustin in the Russian capital. Li told Mishustin that China welcomes more farm and food goods from Russia, as per the official news agency. China also hopes that Moscow will make it easier for companies from China to invest and do business there, the report mentioned. Mishustin told Li that the cooperation between the two sides has consistently demonstrated its strength to external challenges.