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Through a major move to bolster its long-term security, the Ukrainian government has signed a preliminary agreement to purchase up to 100 Rafale warplanes, unmanned aerial vehicles, air defense equipment and additional key gear from the French Republic. The agreement was signed by Ukrainian president Zelenskyy and France's leader Emmanuel Macron during a shared news conference at the Elysée palace. The Ukrainian leader referred to the pact as “an unprecedented deal.”

Against Their Will Deported Minors: Families Lose Communication

A number of relatives of Ukraine's minors who were taken against their will to the Russian Federation have raised concerns about their well-being, stating that every line of communication has been severed. During a uncommon news conference in the French capital, a legal guardian, who cares for two minors taken after Moscow's full-scale military action of Ukraine in recent years, stated that Russian authorities are ignoring every appeal to facilitate the children's return.

Drone Strike Hits Turkey-Registered Vessel in Southern Ukraine

An unmanned aerial vehicle hit a Turkey-registered ship and set it ablaze in southern Ukraine's Odesa region, authorities said. The incident occurred just a day after the Ukrainian president signed a agreement to import American liquefied natural gas via the region. The vessel was struck while offloading liquefied petroleum gas at Izmail port, as stated by Turkish maritime authority. Every one of the 16 crew aboard evacuated and no one was hurt.

Romania's Officials Evacuate Villages Following Drone Incident

Romania's officials announced they had relocated two villages near the Ukrainian frontier after the drone attack on the MT Orinda. Since invading Ukraine in recent years, Russian forces has consistently attacked Ukrainian harbors in the Danube area, triggering warnings in neighbouring the country.

United States President Donald Trump Open to Approve Russia Sanctions Legislation

US president Trump is prepared to approve legislation to impose penalties on the Russian Federation, as long as he retains final decision-making power over these actions, an high-ranking White House representative said. The U.S. president informed reporters recently that it was “OK with me” that Republicans were drafting legislation to impose restrictions on countries engaging commercially with Moscow over its inability to negotiate a ceasefire agreement with the Ukrainian government.

Polish Leader Calls Railway Explosion an “Never-Before-Seen Act of Sabotage”

Poland's leader, Tusk, has described an explosion along a part of rail track used for deliveries to Ukraine as an “unprecedented instance of sabotage” that might have resulted in disaster. These remarks coincided with a announcement from public prosecutors indicating that an inquiry had been initiated “concerning acts of disruption of a terrorist nature […] carried out on behalf of a external intelligence agency against the Republic of the country.”

China Leader Expresses Readiness to Deepen Cooperation with Russian Federation

The Chinese government is prepared to strengthen cooperation with Russia in the energy sector, agriculture and additional financial ventures, Premier Li Qiang stated during a meeting with Russian prime minister Mikhail Mishustin in the Russian capital. The Chinese premier informed Mishustin that China welcomes more agricultural and food goods from Russia, according to a state-run news agency. The Chinese side also desires that Russia will make it easier for Chinese enterprises to put money and do business there, the report mentioned. The Russian leader told his counterpart that the partnership between the two sides has consistently proven its strength to outside challenges.