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In a significant move to bolster its long-term security, Ukraine has signed a preliminary agreement to purchase as many as 100 Rafale fighter warplanes, drones, air defence systems and additional essential equipment from the French Republic. This deal was signed by Ukraine's leader Zelenskyy and French president Macron during a shared press briefing at the Elysée presidential palace. Zelenskyy referred to the pact as “a historic agreement.”

Against Their Will Deported Minors: Relatives Lose Communication

A number of families of Ukrainian minors who were forcibly deported to Russia have sounded the alarm about their well-being, reporting that every line of communication has been severed. At a uncommon press event in Paris, a legal guardian, who cares for two minors removed after Russia's widespread military action of Ukraine in recent years, stated that Russian authorities are disregarding every appeal to facilitate the minors' repatriation.

Unmanned Aerial Attack Hits Turkey-Registered Vessel in Odesa

A drone struck a Turkish-flagged ship and set it ablaze in southern the Odesa region, officials said. This event occurred just one day after the Ukrainian president signed a deal to bring in US LNG via the area. The vessel was struck while unloading liquefied petroleum gas at Izmail harbor, as stated by Turkish maritime authority. Every one of the 16 crew on board evacuated and no one was injured.

Romania's Authorities Evacuate Villages After Aerial Incident

Romanian officials said they had evacuated two villages close to the Ukrainian frontier after the drone attack on the MT Orinda. Since entering the country in recent years, Russian forces has repeatedly attacked Ukrainian ports in the Danube River area, causing warnings in neighbouring Romania.

US Leader Donald Trump Willing to Approve Russian Penalties Legislation

The American leader Trump is willing to approve a bill to impose penalties on Russia, provided that he keeps final decision-making power over these measures, a senior White House representative stated. Trump told reporters recently that it was “acceptable to me” that Republicans were drafting a bill to impose restrictions on countries engaging commercially with Moscow over its failure to negotiate a ceasefire agreement with the Ukrainian government.

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

The Polish prime minister, Tusk, has described an explosion along a section of railway line used for shipments to the country as an “unprecedented instance of sabotage” that might have led to catastrophe. This statement came as a statement from public prosecutors saying that an investigation had been initiated “regarding actions of disruption of a terror-related nature […] committed on behalf of a foreign intelligence agency against the Republic of the country.”

China Leader Expresses Willingness to Deepen Partnership with Russia

China is prepared to deepen cooperation with Russia in the energy sector, farming and other investments, Leader Li said during a discussion with Russian prime minister Mishustin in Moscow. Li informed Mishustin that the country welcomes more farm and food-related products from Russia, according to a state-run media outlet. China also desires that Moscow will facilitate for companies from China to put money and do business in Russia, the source cited. The Russian leader assured his counterpart that the cooperation between the two sides has consistently proven its strength to outside pressures.