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In a significant move to strengthen its future security, Ukraine has signed a preliminary agreement to acquire as many as 100 Rafale jets, unmanned aerial vehicles, air defence systems and additional key equipment from France. This deal was formalized by Ukrainian president Zelenskyy and France's leader Macron during a joint press briefing at the Elysée palace. Zelenskyy referred to the pact as “a historic deal.”

Against Their Will Taken Children: Relatives Cut Off Contact

A number of families of Ukraine's children who were taken against their will to the Russian Federation have sounded the alarm about their well-being, reporting that every line of communication has been cut off. At a rare news conference in Paris, Darina Repina, who cares for two children removed after Russia's widespread military action of Ukraine in recent years, said that officials in Russia are disregarding all requests to help with the minors' return.

Unmanned Aerial Attack Targets Turkey-Registered Tanker in Southern Ukraine

An unmanned aerial vehicle struck a Turkey-registered tanker and caused a fire in the southern part of Ukraine's Odesa region, authorities reported. The incident occurred just one day after the Ukrainian president approved a agreement to bring in American liquefied natural gas via the area. The MT Orinda was hit while unloading liquefied petroleum gas at Izmail port, as stated by Turkey's maritime authority. Every one of the 16 crew members on board were safely removed and not a single person was hurt.

Romania's Authorities Evacuate Communities After Aerial Attack

Romanian authorities said they had relocated two villages near the Ukrainian border after the drone attack on the MT Orinda. After entering the country in recent years, Russian forces has consistently attacked Ukrainian ports in the Danube River region, causing alerts in neighbouring Romania.

United States President Donald Trump Willing to Approve Russia Sanctions Bill

The American leader Donald Trump is willing to approve a bill to enact sanctions on the Russian Federation, provided that he retains ultimate authority power over these actions, an high-ranking U.S. administration representative said. Trump told journalists recently that it was “acceptable to me” that GOP members were drafting legislation to apply restrictions on nations engaging commercially with Moscow over its failure to negotiate a peace deal with the Ukrainian government.

Polish Leader Describes Rail Blast an “Never-Before-Seen Case of Sabotage”

The Polish leader, Donald Tusk, has labeled an blast along a part of railway line used for shipments to Ukraine as an “unprecedented instance of sabotage” that might have led to catastrophe. This statement coincided with a statement from legal authorities indicating that an investigation had been initiated “concerning acts of disruption of a terror-related nature […] committed on orders of a external spy service against the nation of Poland.”

Chinese Leader Expresses Readiness to Deepen Cooperation with Russian Federation

China is ready to strengthen collaboration with Russia in energy, farming and other financial ventures, Leader Li Qiang stated during a discussion with Russia's leader Mishustin in the Russian capital. Li informed Mishustin that China welcomes more farm and food products from Russia, as per the official media outlet. China also desires that Moscow will make it easier for Chinese enterprises to invest and do business in Russia, the source mentioned. The Russian leader told Li that the partnership between the both nations has repeatedly proven its strength to outside pressures.