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Through a major step to bolster its future defense, the Ukrainian government has finalized a letter of intent to purchase up to 100 Rafale fighter jets, drones, air defence systems and additional key equipment from France. This deal was formalized by Ukrainian president Zelenskyy and French president Macron during a joint news conference at the Elysée presidential palace. The Ukrainian leader referred to the pact as “a historic agreement.”

Against Their Will Taken Children: Families Lose Contact

A number of relatives of Ukraine's children who were forcibly deported to Russia have sounded the alarm about their fate, reporting that all contact has been severed. At a uncommon news conference in Paris, Darina Repina, who is responsible for two minors taken after Moscow's full-scale military action of Ukraine in 2022, said that officials in Russia are ignoring every appeal to help with the minors' repatriation.

Drone Strike Hits Turkey-Registered Vessel in Odesa

A drone hit a Turkish-flagged tanker and set it ablaze in the southern part of Ukraine's Odesa area, authorities said. The incident took place just a day after Zelenskyy signed a agreement to import US liquefied natural gas through the region. The vessel was struck while unloading LPG at Izmail port, as stated by Turkey's Directorate for Maritime Affairs. All 16 crew members on board evacuated and no one was injured.

Romanian Officials Relocate Villages Following Aerial Incident

Romanian officials announced they had relocated two villages close to the Ukraine frontier after the aerial strike on the MT Orinda. After entering the country in 2022, Russian forces has consistently targeted Ukraine's ports in the Danube area, causing warnings in neighbouring the country.

US President Donald Trump Willing to Sign Russia Sanctions Legislation

US president Donald Trump is prepared to sign legislation to impose sanctions on the Russian Federation, as long as he retains ultimate decision-making power over these measures, an high-ranking White House official said. Trump told journalists late on Sunday that it was “acceptable to me” that GOP members were working on a bill to apply sanctions on nations engaging commercially with Russia over its inability to negotiate a ceasefire agreement with the Ukrainian government.

Poland's Leader Describes Rail Explosion an “Never-Before-Seen Case of Disruption”

The Polish prime minister, Tusk, has described an explosion along a section of rail track used for shipments to Ukraine as an “unprecedented act of sabotage” that could have led to disaster. This statement came as a announcement from public prosecutors indicating that an inquiry had opened “regarding acts of sabotage of a terrorist kind […] carried out on orders of a foreign spy service against the Republic of the country.”

Chinese Leader Shows Readiness to Expand Cooperation with Russia

The Chinese government is ready to deepen collaboration with Russia in energy, agriculture and other investments, Premier Li Qiang stated during a meeting with Russian prime minister Mishustin in the Russian capital. The Chinese premier informed Mishustin that the country welcomes more agricultural and food goods from the nation, as per the official media outlet. China also desires that Moscow will facilitate for companies from China to put money and operate in Russia, the source mentioned. Mishustin assured his counterpart that the cooperation between the both nations has repeatedly demonstrated its resilience to external pressures.