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Through a major step to bolster its long-term security, Ukraine has signed a preliminary agreement to acquire up to 100 Rafale warplanes, drones, air defence systems and additional essential equipment from the French Republic. The agreement was signed by Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy and French president Macron during a joint press briefing at the Elysée presidential palace. The Ukrainian leader described the pact as “an unprecedented deal.”

Against Their Will Taken Children: Relatives Cut Off Communication

A number of families of Ukraine's minors who were forcibly deported to the Russian Federation have sounded the alarm about their well-being, reporting that every line of communication has been cut off. At a uncommon news conference in Paris, a legal guardian, who is responsible for two minors removed after Moscow's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, stated that officials in Russia are ignoring all requests to facilitate the children's return.

Drone Attack Targets Turkey-Registered Tanker in Southern Ukraine

A drone struck a Turkey-registered ship and caused a fire in southern the Odesa region, authorities reported. The incident took place just one day after the Ukrainian president signed a agreement to bring in American LNG through the area. The vessel was hit while offloading LPG at Izmail harbor, according to Turkish Directorate for Maritime Affairs. All 16 crew members on board evacuated and no one was injured.

Romania's Officials Evacuate Communities Following Aerial Incident

Romania's officials announced they had evacuated two communities close to the Ukrainian border after the aerial strike on the tanker. Since invading the country in 2022, Russian forces has consistently attacked Ukraine's harbors in the Danube River area, triggering warnings in adjacent Romania.

United States Leader Donald Trump Open to Approve Russia Sanctions Bill

The American leader Donald Trump is willing to approve a bill to enact penalties on the Russian Federation, as long as he keeps final authority power over any such actions, a senior U.S. administration official said. Trump informed journalists recently that it was “acceptable to me” that Republicans were working on legislation to apply sanctions on countries doing business with Russia over its inability to negotiate a ceasefire agreement with Ukraine.

Polish Leader Describes Railway Blast an “Unprecedented Act of Sabotage”

The Polish leader, Donald Tusk, has labeled an blast along a section of railway line used for shipments to the country as an “unprecedented instance of sabotage” that might have resulted in disaster. This statement came as a statement from legal authorities saying that an inquiry had opened “regarding acts of sabotage of a terrorist kind […] carried out on behalf of a foreign spy service against the nation of the country.”

Chinese Premier Shows Willingness to Deepen Cooperation with Russian Federation

The Chinese government is prepared to strengthen cooperation with the Russian Federation in the energy sector, agriculture and additional investments, Leader Li Qiang stated during a meeting with Russia's leader Mishustin in Moscow. Li told Mishustin that the country welcomes more agricultural and food-related goods from Russia, as per the official media outlet. China also hopes that Moscow will facilitate for companies from China to invest and do business in Russia, the source mentioned. The Russian leader assured Li that the cooperation between the both nations has consistently demonstrated its strength to external challenges.