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In a significant step to strengthen its future security, Ukraine has signed a preliminary agreement to acquire as many as 100 Rafale fighter warplanes, unmanned aerial vehicles, air defence systems and other essential gear from the French Republic. The agreement was formalized by Ukrainian president Zelenskyy and France's leader Emmanuel Macron during a joint news conference at the Elysée residence. Zelenskyy referred to the pact as “a historic deal.”

Against Their Will Deported Minors: Relatives Lose Contact

A number of families of Ukraine's children who were taken against their will to the Russian Federation have sounded the alarm about their fate, stating that every line of communication has been cut off. During a rare press event in the French capital, Darina Repina, who cares for two children removed after Russia's widespread invasion of Ukraine in recent years, stated that Russian authorities are disregarding all requests to facilitate the minors' return.

Drone Attack Targets Turkish-Flagged Tanker in Southern Ukraine

An unmanned aerial vehicle hit a Turkish-flagged tanker and caused a fire in southern Ukraine's Odesa region, authorities said. This event occurred just a day after Zelenskyy approved a agreement to import American LNG via the region. The vessel was hit while offloading liquefied petroleum gas at Izmail harbor, as stated by Turkish maritime authority. Every one of the 16 crew aboard evacuated and no one was injured.

Romania's Authorities Relocate Communities After Drone Attack

Romanian authorities said they had evacuated two villages near the Ukraine frontier following the drone attack on the tanker. Since invading the country in recent years, Russian forces has repeatedly attacked Ukraine's harbors in the Danube area, triggering alerts in neighbouring the country.

US Leader Trump Willing to Approve Russia Sanctions Legislation

The American leader Trump is willing to sign legislation to enact sanctions on Russia, provided that he retains ultimate authority power over these measures, an high-ranking U.S. administration official said. Trump told journalists recently that it was “acceptable to me” that GOP members were working on a bill to apply sanctions on countries engaging commercially with Russia over its inability to reach a ceasefire agreement with Ukraine.

Polish Leader Calls Railway Blast an “Unprecedented Act of Disruption”

The Polish prime minister, Tusk, has labeled an explosion along a part of railway line employed in shipments to the country as an “unprecedented act of disruption” that could have resulted in catastrophe. These remarks coincided with a statement from legal authorities indicating that an investigation had been initiated “concerning actions of sabotage of a terrorist nature […] committed on orders of a external spy service against the nation of Poland.”

Chinese Premier Shows Willingness to Deepen Cooperation with Russia

China is prepared to strengthen cooperation with the Russian Federation in energy, farming and other financial ventures, Leader Li Qiang said during a meeting with Russian prime minister Mishustin in the Russian capital. The Chinese premier told Mishustin that China is open to more agricultural and food goods from the nation, according to a state-run media outlet. China also hopes that Russia will make it easier for Chinese enterprises to invest and do business in Russia, the report cited. Mishustin told his counterpart that the cooperation between the two sides has repeatedly demonstrated its strength to external pressures.