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Through a major step to strengthen its future security, Ukraine has finalized a letter of intent to acquire up to 100 Rafale fighter warplanes, unmanned aerial vehicles, air defense equipment and other key gear from the French Republic. The agreement was signed by Ukraine's leader Zelenskyy and French president Emmanuel Macron during a shared press briefing at the Elysée presidential residence. Zelenskyy referred to the arrangement as “an unprecedented deal.”

Against Their Will Deported Children: Families Cut Off Communication

Several relatives of Ukrainian minors who were forcibly deported to the Russian Federation have raised concerns about their well-being, reporting that every line of communication has been cut off. During a rare news conference in Paris, a legal guardian, who is responsible for two minors removed after Russia's full-scale military action of Ukraine in 2022, stated that officials in Russia are ignoring every appeal to facilitate the minors' repatriation.

Unmanned Aerial Attack Hits Turkish-Flagged Vessel in Southern Ukraine

A drone hit a Turkish-flagged tanker and caused a fire in southern Ukraine's Odesa region, officials reported. This event took place just a day after Zelenskyy signed a deal to bring in American LNG through the region. The MT Orinda was hit while unloading LPG at Izmail harbor, as stated by Turkey's maritime authority. Every one of the 16 crew members on board were safely removed and not a single person was hurt.

Romanian Authorities Evacuate Villages Following Aerial Incident

Romanian officials announced they had evacuated two communities near the Ukraine border following the drone attack on the MT Orinda. After invading Ukraine in 2022, Russian forces has consistently targeted Ukrainian ports in the Danube area, triggering warnings in neighbouring the country.

United States Leader Trump Open to Approve Russia Penalties Legislation

US president Trump is willing to approve legislation to impose sanctions on Russia, as long as he keeps final authority power over these measures, an high-ranking U.S. administration official said. Trump told reporters late on Sunday that it was “acceptable to me” that Republicans were drafting a bill to impose restrictions on countries engaging commercially with Moscow over its inability to reach a peace deal with Ukraine.

Polish Leader Calls Rail Explosion an “Never-Before-Seen Case of Disruption”

The Polish prime minister, Donald Tusk, has described an blast along a section of railway line used for shipments to the country as an “unprecedented act of sabotage” that might have led to disaster. This statement came as a statement from legal authorities indicating that an inquiry had opened “regarding actions of disruption of a terrorist nature […] committed on orders of a external intelligence service against the Republic of Poland.”

Chinese Leader Shows Readiness to Expand Partnership with Russia

The Chinese government is prepared to strengthen cooperation with Russia in energy, farming and other investments, Premier Li stated during a meeting with Russia's leader Mishustin in Moscow. The Chinese premier informed his counterpart that China welcomes more farm and food goods from the nation, according to a state-run media outlet. China also hopes that Russia will facilitate for Chinese enterprises to invest and do business in Russia, the source mentioned. Mishustin assured Li that the partnership between the both nations has repeatedly proven its strength to outside challenges.