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In a significant step to strengthen its long-term defense, Ukraine has signed a letter of intent to purchase as many as 100 Rafale fighter warplanes, drones, air defence systems and additional essential gear from France. The agreement was formalized by Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy and France's leader Macron during a joint news conference at the Elysée residence. The Ukrainian leader described the pact as “a historic agreement.”

Forcibly Taken Children: Families Lose Contact

A number of families of Ukrainian minors who were forcibly deported to Russia have sounded the alarm about their fate, reporting that all contact has been cut off. At a uncommon news conference in Paris, Darina Repina, who is responsible for two minors removed after Moscow's widespread invasion of Ukraine in 2022, said that Russian authorities are ignoring all requests to facilitate the minors' repatriation.

Unmanned Aerial Attack Hits Turkey-Registered Tanker in Odesa

An unmanned aerial vehicle struck a Turkey-registered ship and caused a fire in the southern part of Ukraine's Odesa area, officials said. This event occurred just one day after the Ukrainian president approved a agreement to bring in US liquefied natural gas via the area. The vessel was hit while offloading LPG at Izmail port, as stated by Turkish maritime authority. All 16 crew members aboard evacuated and no one was hurt.

Romanian Authorities Evacuate Villages After Aerial Attack

Romanian officials said they had evacuated two communities close to the Ukrainian border following the drone attack on the tanker. Since entering Ukraine in 2022, Russian forces has repeatedly targeted Ukraine's harbors in the Danube region, triggering warnings in neighbouring Romania.

United States President Donald Trump Willing to Sign Russia Penalties Legislation

The American leader Trump is willing to approve legislation to impose penalties on Russia, as long as he retains ultimate decision-making power over these actions, an high-ranking White House official stated. Trump told reporters recently that it was “OK with me” that GOP members were working on legislation to apply sanctions on countries doing business with Russia over its inability to reach a ceasefire agreement with Ukraine.

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

Poland's leader, Tusk, has labeled an blast along a part of railway line used for shipments to the country as an “unprecedented act of disruption” that could have led to disaster. This statement came as a announcement from public prosecutors saying that an inquiry had opened “concerning acts of sabotage of a terrorist nature […] carried out on behalf of a foreign intelligence service against the nation of the country.”

China Premier Shows Readiness to Deepen Partnership with Russian Federation

China is ready to deepen collaboration with the Russian Federation in the energy sector, agriculture and other financial ventures, Leader Li said during a meeting with Russia's leader Mishustin in Moscow. The Chinese premier informed his counterpart that the country is open to more agricultural and food products from the nation, as per the official news agency. China also desires that Russia will make it easier for companies from China to invest and operate in Russia, the report cited. Mishustin told his counterpart that the cooperation between the both nations has consistently demonstrated its strength to outside pressures.