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Through a major step to strengthen its long-term defense, the Ukrainian government has finalized a preliminary agreement to purchase as many as 100 Rafale warplanes, drones, air defence systems and additional key gear 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 residence. Zelenskyy referred to the arrangement as “an unprecedented agreement.”

Forcibly Deported Children: Families Lose Contact

Several relatives of Ukraine's minors who were forcibly deported to the Russian Federation have sounded the alarm about their fate, reporting that every line of communication has been severed. At a uncommon news conference in Paris, a legal guardian, who cares for two minors removed after Moscow's widespread military action of the country in recent years, said that Russian authorities are ignoring all requests to facilitate the children's return.

Drone Attack Hits Turkey-Registered Tanker in Southern Ukraine

An unmanned aerial vehicle struck a Turkey-registered tanker and caused a fire in southern Ukraine's Odesa region, authorities reported. This event took place just one day after the Ukrainian president approved a agreement to import American liquefied natural gas through the area. The MT Orinda was hit while unloading liquefied petroleum gas at Izmail port, as stated by Turkey's maritime authority. All 16 crew members on board evacuated and no one was hurt.

Romanian Officials Relocate Communities After Aerial Attack

Romanian authorities said they had evacuated two villages close to the Ukrainian frontier after the aerial strike on the tanker. After invading the country in recent years, Moscow has consistently targeted Ukrainian harbors in the Danube region, causing warnings in neighbouring Romania.

US Leader Donald Trump Willing to Approve Russian Penalties Legislation

US president Trump is willing to approve a bill to enact sanctions on Russia, as long as he keeps final authority power over any such actions, a senior U.S. administration official stated. Trump informed journalists recently that it was “acceptable to me” that GOP members were drafting legislation to apply restrictions on countries engaging commercially with Moscow over its inability to negotiate a peace deal with Ukraine.

Polish Prime Minister Describes Railway Explosion an “Never-Before-Seen Case of Sabotage”

The Polish prime minister, Donald Tusk, has labeled an blast along a part of rail track employed in shipments to Ukraine as an “unprecedented act of sabotage” that could have led to disaster. These remarks coincided with a statement from legal authorities saying that an inquiry had been initiated “regarding actions of disruption of a terror-related nature […] carried out on orders of a foreign spy agency against the nation of Poland.”

China Leader Expresses Willingness to Deepen Partnership with Russian Federation

China is prepared to deepen collaboration with Russia in the energy sector, agriculture and additional investments, Premier Li said during a discussion with Russian prime minister Mikhail Mishustin in the Russian capital. The Chinese premier told his counterpart that the country welcomes more farm and food-related products from Russia, according to the official news agency. The Chinese side also hopes that Moscow will facilitate for Chinese enterprises to put money and operate there, the source cited. Mishustin told his counterpart that the cooperation between the both nations has repeatedly proven its resilience to outside pressures.