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In a significant move to bolster its long-term defense, Ukraine has signed a preliminary agreement to acquire as many as 100 Rafale fighter warplanes, drones, air defence systems and other key equipment from the French Republic. This deal was signed by Ukraine's leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy and France's leader Emmanuel Macron during a joint press briefing at the Elysée palace. Zelenskyy described the pact as “an unprecedented agreement.”

Against Their Will Taken Minors: Relatives Cut Off Communication

Several families of Ukrainian children who were forcibly deported to the Russian Federation have raised concerns about their well-being, stating that all contact has been cut off. During a rare press event in Paris, Darina Repina, who is responsible for two minors removed after Moscow's full-scale military action of Ukraine in recent years, stated that officials in Russia are ignoring every appeal to facilitate the minors' repatriation.

Unmanned Aerial Attack Targets Turkey-Registered Tanker in Odesa

An unmanned aerial vehicle hit a Turkey-registered tanker and set it ablaze in the southern part of Ukraine's Odesa area, authorities reported. The incident occurred just a day after Zelenskyy approved a agreement to import US liquefied natural gas via the area. The vessel was struck while unloading LPG at Izmail harbor, as stated by Turkish maritime authority. Every one of the 16 crew members aboard evacuated and no one was hurt.

Romanian Authorities Relocate Villages Following Aerial Attack

Romanian officials announced they had evacuated two communities close to the Ukraine border following the drone attack on the tanker. Since entering Ukraine in 2022, Russian forces has consistently targeted Ukraine's ports in the Danube River region, causing warnings in neighbouring Romania.

US Leader Trump Open to Approve Russia Sanctions Bill

US president Donald Trump is prepared to approve a bill to impose sanctions on Russia, as long as he retains ultimate decision-making power over any such actions, an high-ranking White House official stated. The U.S. president told journalists recently that it was “OK with me” that Republicans were working on a bill to impose restrictions on nations doing business with Russia over its inability to reach a ceasefire agreement with Ukraine.

Poland's Leader Describes Railway Explosion an “Never-Before-Seen Act of Sabotage”

Poland's leader, Tusk, has labeled an blast along a part of rail track employed in deliveries to the country as an “unprecedented act of sabotage” that could have resulted in catastrophe. This statement coincided with a announcement from legal authorities indicating that an investigation had been initiated “regarding actions of disruption of a terrorist kind […] carried out on behalf of a foreign spy service against the Republic of the country.”

China Premier Expresses Willingness to Deepen Cooperation with Russian Federation

China is prepared to strengthen cooperation with the Russian Federation in energy, agriculture and additional investments, Premier Li stated during a discussion with Russia's leader Mikhail Mishustin in the Russian capital. The Chinese premier informed his counterpart that China welcomes more agricultural and food goods from the nation, as per the official media outlet. The Chinese side also hopes that Russia will facilitate for companies from China to invest and do business there, the source cited. The Russian leader told his counterpart that the partnership between the both nations has consistently demonstrated its strength to external pressures.