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Through a major step to strengthen its future defense, Ukraine has signed a preliminary agreement to purchase as many as 100 Rafale jets, drones, air defense equipment and other essential equipment from the French Republic. The agreement was signed by Ukraine's leader Zelenskyy and France's leader Macron during a joint press briefing at the Elysée presidential palace. The Ukrainian leader referred to the pact as “a historic agreement.”

Against Their Will Taken Children: Relatives Lose Communication

Several families of Ukraine's minors who were taken against their will to the Russian Federation have raised concerns about their well-being, reporting that all contact has been cut off. During a uncommon news conference in Paris, a legal guardian, who is responsible for two children removed after Russia's widespread invasion of Ukraine in 2022, said that Russian authorities are disregarding every appeal to facilitate the children's return.

Drone Strike Targets Turkish-Flagged Vessel in Odesa

An unmanned aerial vehicle struck a Turkey-registered ship and set it ablaze in southern the Odesa region, authorities reported. This event took place just one day after Zelenskyy approved a agreement to import US LNG through the region. The MT Orinda was hit while unloading LPG at Izmail port, according to Turkey's Directorate for Maritime Affairs. Every one of the 16 crew members aboard evacuated and no one was hurt.

Romanian Officials Relocate Villages After Drone Attack

Romanian officials announced they had relocated two villages near the Ukrainian border following the aerial strike on the tanker. Since entering the country in recent years, Moscow has consistently targeted Ukraine's harbors in the Danube River region, triggering warnings in neighbouring Romania.

United States Leader Trump Open to Approve Russian Sanctions Bill

US president Trump is prepared to sign a bill to impose sanctions on Russia, as long as he keeps ultimate authority power over any such actions, an high-ranking White House representative said. The U.S. president informed journalists late on Sunday that it was “acceptable to me” that Republicans were drafting legislation to impose sanctions on nations doing business with Moscow over its failure to negotiate a peace deal with Ukraine.

Polish Leader Calls Railway Explosion an “Never-Before-Seen Act of Disruption”

The Polish leader, Tusk, has described an blast along a section of rail track employed in deliveries to Ukraine as an “unprecedented act of sabotage” that might have resulted in disaster. These remarks coincided with a statement from legal authorities saying that an inquiry had been initiated “regarding actions of disruption of a terror-related nature […] carried out on orders of a foreign intelligence agency against the Republic of Poland.”

Chinese Leader Expresses Readiness to Expand Partnership with Russia

The Chinese government is prepared to strengthen cooperation with Russia in the energy sector, agriculture and other financial ventures, Leader Li said during a meeting with Russian prime minister Mikhail Mishustin in Moscow. The Chinese premier told his counterpart that the country welcomes more farm and food-related products from Russia, according to a state-run news agency. The Chinese side also hopes that Russia will facilitate for companies from China to put money and operate in Russia, the report mentioned. The Russian leader assured his counterpart that the partnership between the two sides has consistently demonstrated its strength to outside pressures.