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In a significant step to bolster its future defense, Ukraine has finalized a letter of intent to purchase up to 100 Rafale fighter warplanes, drones, air defense equipment and other key gear from France. This deal was signed by Ukraine's leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy and French president Macron during a joint press briefing at the Elysée palace. Zelenskyy described the pact as “an unprecedented agreement.”

Against Their Will Deported Children: Relatives Lose Communication

Several relatives of Ukrainian children who were taken against their will to the Russian Federation have sounded the alarm about their fate, reporting that every line of communication has been cut off. At a uncommon press event in Paris, a legal guardian, who is responsible for two minors removed after Russia's full-scale military action of Ukraine in 2022, stated that officials in Russia are disregarding all requests to facilitate the minors' return.

Drone Attack Targets Turkey-Registered Vessel in Southern Ukraine

An unmanned aerial vehicle hit a Turkey-registered tanker and set it ablaze in the southern part of the Odesa region, officials said. The incident took place just one day after Zelenskyy signed a agreement to import US LNG via the region. The vessel was struck while offloading liquefied petroleum gas at Izmail port, as stated by Turkey's Directorate for Maritime Affairs. Every one of the 16 crew on board were safely removed and not a single person was hurt.

Romanian Officials Evacuate Communities After Drone Incident

Romanian officials said they had evacuated two communities near the Ukraine frontier after the drone attack on the MT Orinda. After invading the country in recent years, Russian forces has repeatedly attacked Ukrainian ports in the Danube River region, causing warnings in neighbouring the country.

US President Donald Trump Willing to Approve Russian Penalties Legislation

US president Donald Trump is willing to approve legislation to impose penalties on the Russian Federation, as long as he keeps final authority power over any such actions, an high-ranking White House representative stated. The U.S. president informed journalists late on Sunday that it was “OK with me” that GOP members were working on a bill to apply sanctions on nations engaging commercially with Russia over its inability to reach a peace deal with Ukraine.

Poland's Leader Describes Rail Blast an “Unprecedented Case of Disruption”

The Polish prime minister, Tusk, has described an blast along a part of railway line employed in deliveries to the country as an “unprecedented instance of sabotage” that could have resulted in catastrophe. This statement came as a statement from legal authorities indicating that an investigation had opened “regarding actions of disruption of a terrorist nature […] committed on orders of a foreign spy agency against the Republic of Poland.”

Chinese Leader Shows Willingness to Expand Partnership with Russia

China is prepared to deepen collaboration with Russia in the energy sector, farming and other investments, Leader Li stated during a meeting with Russian prime minister Mishustin in Moscow. The Chinese premier informed Mishustin that China is open to more agricultural and food goods from Russia, according to a state-run news agency. China also desires that Moscow will facilitate for Chinese enterprises to invest and do business there, the source cited. Mishustin told his counterpart that the partnership between the two sides has repeatedly demonstrated its resilience to external pressures.