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In a significant step to strengthen its long-term defense, Ukraine has signed a letter of intent to purchase as many as 100 Rafale fighter warplanes, drones, air defense equipment and other essential gear from the French Republic. The agreement was formalized by Ukraine's leader Zelenskyy and French president Macron during a shared press briefing at the Elysée presidential palace. Zelenskyy described the arrangement as “a historic deal.”

Against Their Will Deported Minors: Relatives Lose Communication

Several relatives of Ukrainian children who were taken against their will to Russia have sounded the alarm about their fate, stating that all contact has been severed. At a uncommon press event in the French capital, Darina Repina, who cares for two minors removed after Moscow's full-scale invasion of the country in 2022, stated that officials in Russia are ignoring every appeal to facilitate the minors' repatriation.

Drone Attack Targets Turkey-Registered Tanker in Odesa

An unmanned aerial vehicle struck a Turkey-registered ship and caused a fire in the southern part of Ukraine's Odesa area, authorities said. This event occurred just one day after Zelenskyy approved a deal to import American liquefied natural gas through the region. The MT Orinda was struck while offloading LPG at Izmail port, as stated by Turkey's maritime authority. Every one of the 16 crew on board evacuated and not a single person was hurt.

Romanian Authorities Relocate Communities After Aerial Attack

Romania's officials said they had relocated two communities near the Ukraine frontier after the aerial strike on the MT Orinda. After entering Ukraine in recent years, Russian forces has repeatedly attacked Ukraine's harbors in the Danube area, triggering alerts in neighbouring the country.

United States President Donald Trump Willing to Sign Russian Sanctions Legislation

US president Donald Trump is willing to approve a bill to impose penalties on the Russian Federation, provided that he keeps final authority power over any such actions, a senior White House representative stated. Trump told reporters late on Sunday that it was “OK with me” that Republicans were drafting a bill to impose restrictions on nations doing business with Russia over its failure to negotiate a ceasefire agreement with the Ukrainian government.

Polish Leader Describes Railway Explosion an “Never-Before-Seen Act of Sabotage”

The Polish prime minister, Donald Tusk, has labeled an explosion along a section of rail track used for deliveries to the country as an “unprecedented act of sabotage” that could have led to catastrophe. These remarks coincided with a statement from legal authorities saying that an inquiry had been initiated “regarding acts of disruption of a terror-related nature […] carried out on orders of a foreign intelligence agency against the nation of Poland.”

Chinese Leader Expresses Readiness to Deepen Cooperation with Russia

The Chinese government is prepared to strengthen cooperation with the Russian Federation in the energy sector, agriculture and other investments, Leader Li stated during a discussion with Russian prime minister Mishustin in the Russian capital. Li told Mishustin that the country is open to more agricultural and food-related goods from Russia, as per a state-run media outlet. China also desires that Moscow will make it easier for Chinese enterprises to invest and operate there, the report mentioned. The Russian leader assured Li that the partnership between the two sides has repeatedly proven its resilience to outside pressures.