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In a significant step to bolster its long-term defense, Ukraine has signed a preliminary agreement to purchase up to 100 Rafale jets, unmanned aerial vehicles, air defense equipment and other essential equipment from the French Republic. This deal was signed by Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy and France's leader Emmanuel Macron during a shared press briefing at the Elysée palace. The Ukrainian leader referred to the pact as “an unprecedented agreement.”

Against Their Will Deported Minors: Relatives Lose Communication

Several families of Ukrainian minors who were forcibly deported to Russia have raised concerns about their well-being, reporting that all contact has been severed. During a uncommon news conference in the French capital, Darina Repina, who is responsible for two children taken after Moscow's full-scale military action of Ukraine in recent years, stated that officials in Russia are disregarding all requests to facilitate the minors' repatriation.

Drone Attack Targets Turkey-Registered Vessel in Southern Ukraine

An unmanned aerial vehicle hit a Turkey-registered tanker and set it ablaze in southern the Odesa region, authorities reported. The incident took place just a day after Zelenskyy approved a deal to bring in American liquefied natural gas via the region. The vessel was hit while offloading liquefied petroleum gas at Izmail port, according to Turkish maritime authority. Every one of the 16 crew members aboard evacuated and not a single person was injured.

Romanian Authorities Relocate Villages After Aerial Incident

Romanian officials announced they had evacuated two villages close to the Ukraine border following the drone attack on the tanker. Since entering the country in recent years, Moscow has repeatedly attacked Ukraine's ports in the Danube River region, triggering alerts in neighbouring the country.

United States President Donald Trump Willing to Approve Russia Sanctions Bill

The American leader Donald Trump is willing to sign a bill to impose sanctions on Russia, provided that he retains final decision-making authority over these actions, an high-ranking White House representative stated. The U.S. president informed reporters late on Sunday that it was “acceptable to me” that Republicans were working on a bill to impose restrictions on countries doing business with Russia over its inability to negotiate a ceasefire agreement with Ukraine.

Poland's Leader Calls Railway Explosion an “Unprecedented Case of Sabotage”

The Polish prime minister, Tusk, has labeled an blast along a part of railway line employed in shipments to the country as an “unprecedented instance of disruption” that could have led to catastrophe. This statement came as a announcement from legal authorities saying that an inquiry had been initiated “regarding acts of disruption of a terrorist nature […] committed on orders of a foreign spy service against the nation of Poland.”

China Premier Shows Willingness to Expand Partnership with Russia

The Chinese government is ready to strengthen collaboration with the Russian Federation in energy, agriculture and additional financial ventures, Premier Li Qiang stated during a discussion with Russia's leader Mikhail Mishustin in the Russian capital. The Chinese premier told Mishustin that the country is open to more agricultural and food goods from the nation, according to a state-run media outlet. China also desires that Russia will make it easier for companies from China to put money and do business there, the report mentioned. Mishustin assured Li that the cooperation between the two sides has repeatedly proven its resilience to outside challenges.