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Through a major step to strengthen its long-term security, the Ukrainian government has finalized a preliminary agreement to acquire as many as 100 Rafale fighter jets, drones, air defence systems and other key equipment from the French Republic. The agreement was signed by Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy and French president Macron during a joint press briefing at the Elysée presidential palace. Zelenskyy described the pact as “a historic agreement.”

Against Their Will Deported Minors: Relatives Cut Off Communication

A number of families of Ukraine's minors who were forcibly deported to Russia have raised concerns about their well-being, reporting that every line of communication has been severed. During a uncommon press event in the French capital, Darina Repina, who is responsible for two minors removed after Russia's widespread military action of Ukraine in recent years, stated that officials in Russia are ignoring all requests to help with the minors' repatriation.

Unmanned Aerial Strike Hits Turkey-Registered Tanker in Odesa

An unmanned aerial vehicle hit a Turkey-registered ship and caused a fire in the southern part of Ukraine's Odesa region, authorities said. The incident took place just one day after the Ukrainian president approved a deal to import American LNG through the area. The vessel was struck while offloading liquefied petroleum gas at Izmail harbor, as stated by Turkish Directorate for Maritime Affairs. Every one of the 16 crew on board were safely removed and no one was hurt.

Romanian Officials Evacuate Villages After Drone Attack

Romanian authorities said they had relocated two villages close to the Ukraine border following the drone attack on the tanker. After invading the country in 2022, Russian forces has consistently targeted Ukrainian ports in the Danube River region, triggering alerts in neighbouring the country.

United States President Trump Willing to Approve Russian Penalties Legislation

US president Trump is prepared to sign a bill to impose penalties on the Russian Federation, provided that he retains ultimate decision-making authority over any such actions, an high-ranking White House representative said. Trump informed reporters recently that it was “OK with me” that GOP members were drafting legislation to impose sanctions on countries doing business with Moscow over its inability to reach a ceasefire agreement with Ukraine.

Poland's Prime Minister Describes Railway Explosion an “Unprecedented Act of Sabotage”

Poland's prime minister, Tusk, has labeled an explosion along a section of rail track employed in shipments to the country as an “unprecedented act of disruption” that could have led to disaster. This statement came as 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 external spy agency against the Republic of the country.”

Chinese Premier Shows Willingness to Expand Cooperation with Russian Federation

China is ready to strengthen cooperation with Russia in energy, farming and other financial ventures, Leader Li stated during a discussion with Russia's leader Mikhail Mishustin in the Russian capital. The Chinese premier told his counterpart that the country welcomes more agricultural and food products from the nation, as per a state-run media outlet. China also desires that Russia will make it easier for companies from China to put money and do business in Russia, the report mentioned. Mishustin told Li that the cooperation between the both nations has consistently proven its strength to outside challenges.