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Through a major step to bolster its long-term defense, Ukraine has signed a preliminary agreement to acquire as many as 100 Rafale jets, drones, air defence systems and additional essential gear from the French Republic. This deal was signed by Ukraine's leader Zelenskyy and French president Macron during a shared news conference at the Elysée presidential palace. The Ukrainian leader referred to the arrangement as “a historic deal.”

Against Their Will Deported Children: Relatives Lose Contact

Several relatives of Ukraine's minors who were taken against their will to Russia have sounded the alarm about their fate, reporting that all contact has been severed. At a rare news conference in Paris, Darina Repina, who cares for two minors taken after Russia's full-scale invasion of the country in 2022, stated that Russian authorities are disregarding every appeal to facilitate the minors' repatriation.

Unmanned Aerial Attack Targets Turkish-Flagged Vessel in Odesa

A drone struck a Turkish-flagged ship and caused a fire in the southern part of the Odesa area, officials said. This event occurred just one day after the Ukrainian president signed a deal to import US liquefied natural gas through the region. The vessel was hit while unloading liquefied petroleum gas at Izmail port, as stated by Turkey's maritime authority. Every one of the 16 crew aboard evacuated and no one was hurt.

Romania's Officials Evacuate Villages Following Aerial Attack

Romanian officials said they had evacuated two villages close to the Ukrainian border after the aerial strike on the tanker. Since invading Ukraine in recent years, Moscow has consistently targeted Ukrainian harbors in the Danube River region, causing warnings in adjacent the country.

United States Leader Trump Willing to Approve Russian Sanctions Legislation

US president Trump is willing to sign legislation to impose penalties on Russia, provided that he keeps ultimate decision-making power over these actions, a senior White House official stated. The U.S. president told reporters late on Sunday that it was “OK with me” that GOP members were drafting a bill to apply sanctions on nations engaging commercially with Moscow over its inability to reach a ceasefire agreement with Ukraine.

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

The Polish prime minister, Donald Tusk, has labeled an explosion along a section of railway line employed in shipments to the country as an “unprecedented instance of disruption” that might have resulted in disaster. These remarks coincided with a announcement from legal authorities indicating that an inquiry had opened “concerning actions of sabotage of a terror-related kind […] carried out on behalf of a foreign spy service against the Republic of the country.”

Chinese Premier Shows Willingness to Deepen Partnership with Russia

The Chinese government is prepared to deepen cooperation with Russia in energy, agriculture and other financial ventures, Leader Li stated during a meeting with Russia's leader Mishustin in Moscow. The Chinese premier informed his counterpart that the country welcomes more farm and food-related products from the nation, according to a state-run media outlet. The Chinese side also hopes that Moscow will facilitate for Chinese enterprises to put money and do business in Russia, the source cited. The Russian leader assured Li that the partnership between the both nations has repeatedly proven its strength to outside challenges.