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In a significant move to strengthen its future security, Ukraine has finalized a letter of intent to purchase as many as 100 Rafale fighter warplanes, unmanned aerial vehicles, air defense equipment and other key equipment from the French Republic. This deal was signed by Ukraine's leader Zelenskyy and French president Emmanuel Macron during a shared press briefing at the Elysée presidential palace. Zelenskyy described the arrangement as “a historic deal.”

Against Their Will Taken Children: Families Lose Communication

Several relatives of Ukraine's minors who were forcibly deported to Russia have sounded the alarm about their fate, stating that all contact has been cut off. During a uncommon press event in Paris, a legal guardian, who cares for two children taken after Russia's widespread military action of the country in recent years, stated that Russian authorities are disregarding all requests to facilitate the minors' repatriation.

Unmanned Aerial Attack Hits Turkey-Registered Vessel in Southern Ukraine

An unmanned aerial vehicle struck a Turkey-registered tanker and set it ablaze in southern Ukraine's Odesa region, officials said. The incident took place just a day after Zelenskyy signed a deal to bring in American liquefied natural gas via the region. The MT Orinda was hit while unloading liquefied petroleum gas at Izmail port, as stated by Turkey's maritime authority. Every one of the 16 crew members aboard were safely removed and not a single person was injured.

Romanian Officials Relocate Villages After Drone Incident

Romanian officials announced they had relocated two communities close to the Ukraine frontier after the aerial strike on the tanker. Since entering Ukraine in recent years, Russian forces has consistently attacked Ukrainian ports in the Danube area, triggering warnings in neighbouring Romania.

US President Donald Trump Open to Approve Russia Penalties Bill

The American leader Donald Trump is willing to approve a bill to impose sanctions on Russia, provided that he keeps final decision-making authority over these measures, an high-ranking U.S. administration official said. The U.S. president informed reporters late on Sunday that it was “OK with me” that Republicans were drafting a bill to apply sanctions on nations engaging commercially with Moscow over its failure to negotiate a ceasefire agreement with the Ukrainian government.

Polish Leader Calls Railway Blast an “Never-Before-Seen Case of Disruption”

Poland's prime minister, Donald Tusk, has described an explosion along a section of rail track used for deliveries to the country as an “unprecedented instance of sabotage” that could have resulted in catastrophe. This statement coincided with a announcement from legal authorities saying that an investigation had been initiated “regarding actions of sabotage of a terror-related nature […] carried out on behalf of a external spy service against the nation of the country.”

China Leader Shows Willingness to Expand Cooperation with Russia

China is ready to deepen cooperation with Russia in the energy sector, agriculture and additional investments, Premier Li said during a discussion with Russian prime minister Mishustin in Moscow. Li told his counterpart that China is open to more farm and food-related products from the nation, as per the official media outlet. The Chinese side also hopes that Moscow will make it easier for companies from China to invest and operate there, the report cited. Mishustin assured his counterpart that the partnership between the both nations has repeatedly demonstrated its strength to external challenges.