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Through a major step to strengthen its future security, Ukraine has signed a preliminary agreement to purchase as many as 100 Rafale fighter warplanes, drones, air defense equipment and other essential gear from France. This deal was signed by Ukrainian president Zelenskyy and French president Emmanuel Macron during a joint press briefing at the Elysée presidential palace. The Ukrainian leader described the pact as “a historic agreement.”

Against Their Will Deported Children: Relatives Cut Off Communication

Several families of Ukraine's children who were forcibly deported to the Russian Federation have raised concerns about their fate, stating that every line of communication has been severed. At a uncommon news conference in the French capital, a legal guardian, who cares for two children taken after Russia's widespread military action of Ukraine in recent years, stated that Russian authorities are ignoring every appeal to facilitate the children's return.

Unmanned Aerial Strike Hits Turkey-Registered Tanker in Southern Ukraine

A drone struck a Turkey-registered ship and set it ablaze in southern Ukraine's Odesa area, authorities reported. This event took place just a day after the Ukrainian president signed a agreement to import US LNG via the area. The vessel was struck while unloading liquefied petroleum gas at Izmail port, according to 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 Drone Incident

Romanian authorities said they had relocated two communities near the Ukraine frontier following the drone attack on the MT Orinda. After entering Ukraine in recent years, Russian forces has repeatedly attacked Ukrainian ports in the Danube River area, triggering warnings in neighbouring the country.

US President Trump Willing to Approve Russia Penalties Legislation

The American leader Trump is prepared to sign legislation to enact sanctions on the Russian Federation, provided that he keeps ultimate decision-making power over any such actions, a senior White House representative stated. Trump told reporters late on Sunday that it was “acceptable to me” that Republicans were drafting a bill to apply restrictions on countries engaging commercially with Russia over its inability to reach a peace deal with the Ukrainian government.

Poland's Leader Calls Railway Blast an “Unprecedented Case of Disruption”

Poland's prime minister, Donald Tusk, has described an explosion along a part of rail track used for shipments to the country as an “unprecedented act of disruption” that could have resulted in disaster. These remarks coincided with a statement from legal authorities saying that an investigation had opened “concerning actions of disruption of a terrorist kind […] carried out on orders of a foreign spy service against the nation of the country.”

China Leader Expresses Willingness to Expand Cooperation with Russia

The Chinese government is prepared to strengthen collaboration with the Russian Federation in the energy sector, agriculture and other investments, Premier Li Qiang said during a meeting with Russia's leader Mikhail Mishustin in Moscow. The Chinese premier informed his counterpart that the country is open to more agricultural and food products from the nation, according to a state-run news agency. China also hopes that Russia will make it easier for Chinese enterprises to put money and operate there, the source cited. Mishustin assured his counterpart that the partnership between the both nations has consistently proven its strength to outside pressures.