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In a significant move to strengthen its long-term defense, Ukraine has signed a letter of intent to purchase up to 100 Rafale warplanes, unmanned aerial vehicles, air defense equipment and additional key equipment from France. This deal was formalized by Ukrainian president Zelenskyy and France's leader Emmanuel Macron during a shared news conference at the Elysée palace. The Ukrainian leader referred to the pact as “an unprecedented deal.”

Against Their Will Taken Children: Relatives Lose Contact

A number of relatives of Ukraine's minors who were forcibly deported to Russia have sounded the alarm about their well-being, reporting that every line of communication has been cut off. At a rare press event in the French capital, a legal guardian, who is responsible for two children taken after Russia's widespread invasion of Ukraine in recent years, stated that Russian authorities are disregarding every appeal to help with the children's return.

Drone Attack Hits Turkey-Registered Vessel in Southern Ukraine

An unmanned aerial vehicle hit a Turkish-flagged ship and set it ablaze in southern Ukraine's Odesa region, officials said. The incident took place just a day after the Ukrainian president signed a deal to bring in US liquefied natural gas through the region. The MT Orinda was hit while offloading liquefied petroleum gas at Izmail port, as stated by Turkey's maritime authority. Every one of the 16 crew members aboard evacuated and no one was hurt.

Romania's Authorities Relocate Villages Following Drone Attack

Romania's officials announced they had evacuated two communities near the Ukraine border following the aerial strike on the MT Orinda. After entering the country in recent years, Russian forces has consistently targeted Ukrainian harbors in the Danube River area, triggering alerts in neighbouring the country.

United States President Donald Trump Open to Sign Russian Sanctions Bill

US president Trump is prepared to approve a bill to impose sanctions on the Russian Federation, provided that he keeps final authority authority over any such actions, a senior White House representative stated. The U.S. president told journalists late on Sunday that it was “OK with me” that GOP members were working on a bill to apply restrictions on nations doing business with Russia over its failure to negotiate a peace deal with Ukraine.

Polish Prime Minister Calls Railway Blast an “Unprecedented Act of Sabotage”

The Polish leader, Donald Tusk, has labeled an explosion along a section of rail track used for deliveries to the country as an “unprecedented instance of sabotage” that might have led to disaster. This statement coincided with a announcement from public prosecutors saying that an investigation had been initiated “concerning acts of sabotage of a terrorist kind […] carried out on behalf of a foreign spy agency against the nation of Poland.”

Chinese Leader Expresses Readiness to Deepen Partnership with Russian Federation

China is ready to strengthen cooperation with the Russian Federation in energy, farming and other investments, Leader Li Qiang said during a meeting with Russian prime minister Mikhail Mishustin in the Russian capital. The Chinese premier informed Mishustin that the country is open to more farm and food-related goods from the nation, according to the official media outlet. China also desires that Moscow will make it easier for companies from China to invest and operate there, the report mentioned. Mishustin assured Li that the partnership between the two sides has consistently proven its strength to outside challenges.