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In a significant step to bolster its future defense, the Ukrainian government has signed a preliminary agreement to purchase up to 100 Rafale fighter jets, unmanned aerial vehicles, air defense equipment and additional essential gear from the French Republic. This deal was signed by Ukraine's leader Zelenskyy and French president Emmanuel Macron during a joint news conference at the Elysée presidential palace. The Ukrainian leader described the pact as “an unprecedented deal.”

Forcibly Deported Children: Relatives Cut Off Communication

A number of families of Ukrainian minors who were forcibly deported to the Russian Federation have raised concerns about their fate, reporting that every line of communication has been cut off. At a rare press event in the French capital, Darina Repina, who cares for two children taken after Moscow's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in recent years, stated that officials in Russia are ignoring all requests to facilitate the children's return.

Drone Strike Hits Turkey-Registered Tanker in Odesa

An unmanned aerial vehicle hit a Turkish-flagged tanker and caused a fire in the southern part of the Odesa area, authorities said. The incident took place just a day after the Ukrainian president approved a deal to bring in American LNG through the region. The vessel was struck while unloading LPG at Izmail harbor, according to Turkey's Directorate for Maritime Affairs. All 16 crew aboard evacuated and no one was hurt.

Romanian Authorities Relocate Communities After Aerial Attack

Romania's officials announced they had evacuated two communities near the Ukrainian border following the drone attack on the tanker. Since entering Ukraine in recent years, Moscow has repeatedly targeted Ukraine's ports in the Danube River area, causing alerts in neighbouring the country.

United States Leader Trump Open to Sign Russia Sanctions Legislation

The American leader Donald Trump is prepared to approve legislation to enact sanctions on Russia, as long as he keeps final authority power over these actions, a senior White House representative stated. The U.S. president informed journalists late on Sunday that it was “acceptable to me” that GOP members were working on a bill to impose restrictions on countries engaging commercially with Moscow over its inability to reach a ceasefire agreement with Ukraine.

Polish Prime Minister Describes Railway Explosion an “Unprecedented Case of Disruption”

Poland's prime minister, Tusk, has labeled an explosion along a part of railway line used for deliveries to the country as an “unprecedented act of disruption” that could have led to disaster. This statement came as a statement from public prosecutors saying that an inquiry had opened “regarding actions of disruption of a terrorist kind […] committed on behalf of a external spy agency against the Republic of the country.”

Chinese Leader Shows Willingness to Deepen Partnership with Russian Federation

The Chinese government is ready to deepen collaboration with the Russian Federation in energy, agriculture and additional financial ventures, Premier Li Qiang stated during a meeting with Russia's leader Mishustin in the Russian capital. The Chinese premier told Mishustin that China welcomes more farm and food-related goods from the nation, as per the official media outlet. The Chinese side also desires that Russia will make it easier for companies from China to put money and operate there, the report cited. The Russian leader assured Li that the partnership between the two sides has consistently demonstrated its strength to outside challenges.