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Through a major move to strengthen its long-term security, Ukraine has signed a letter of intent to acquire up to 100 Rafale fighter warplanes, unmanned aerial vehicles, air defence systems and other key gear from the French Republic. The agreement was signed by Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy and French president Emmanuel Macron during a joint news conference at the Elysée presidential residence. Zelenskyy referred to the arrangement as “an unprecedented deal.”

Against Their Will Taken Children: Relatives Cut Off Contact

A number of families of Ukrainian minors who were taken against their will to Russia have raised concerns about their fate, reporting that all contact has been severed. During a uncommon press event in Paris, Darina Repina, who cares for two minors removed after Russia's widespread military action of the country in 2022, stated that Russian authorities are ignoring all requests to facilitate the minors' repatriation.

Unmanned Aerial Strike Hits Turkey-Registered Tanker in Odesa

A drone hit a Turkey-registered ship and set it ablaze in the southern part of the Odesa area, officials reported. This event occurred just a day after Zelenskyy approved a deal to import American LNG through the region. The vessel was struck while unloading liquefied petroleum gas at Izmail port, as stated by Turkey's maritime authority. Every one of the 16 crew aboard were safely removed and not a single person was hurt.

Romanian Officials Relocate Villages Following Aerial Incident

Romania's officials said they had evacuated two communities near the Ukraine frontier following the drone attack on the MT Orinda. After invading Ukraine in 2022, Russian forces has repeatedly targeted Ukrainian ports in the Danube area, triggering warnings in adjacent the country.

US President Trump Open to Sign Russia Penalties Legislation

US president Trump is prepared to approve legislation to impose sanctions on the Russian Federation, as long as he keeps final authority power over any such measures, a senior U.S. administration representative said. Trump informed journalists late on Sunday that it was “acceptable to me” that GOP members were working on a bill to apply sanctions on countries engaging commercially with Moscow over its inability to reach a peace deal with Ukraine.

Polish Leader Describes Rail Blast an “Unprecedented Act of Disruption”

Poland's leader, Tusk, has described an explosion along a part of rail track employed in shipments to the country as an “unprecedented instance of sabotage” that could have resulted in catastrophe. This statement coincided with a announcement from legal authorities indicating that an inquiry had opened “concerning acts of disruption of a terror-related nature […] carried out on behalf of a foreign spy service against the nation of Poland.”

China Leader Expresses Willingness to Deepen Cooperation with Russian Federation

The Chinese government is ready to strengthen collaboration with Russia in energy, agriculture and other investments, Premier Li Qiang stated during a discussion with Russia's leader Mishustin in Moscow. Li informed his counterpart that the country is open to more agricultural and food goods from Russia, as per the official news agency. The Chinese side also hopes that Moscow will make it easier for companies from China to invest and operate in Russia, the source mentioned. The Russian leader assured Li that the partnership between the two sides has consistently proven its resilience to external challenges.