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In a significant move to bolster its future security, Ukraine has signed a letter of intent to purchase as many as 100 Rafale jets, unmanned aerial vehicles, air defence systems and additional key equipment from France. The agreement was signed by Ukraine's leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy and French president Macron during a shared press briefing at the Elysée presidential palace. Zelenskyy described the pact as “an unprecedented agreement.”

Forcibly Deported Minors: Relatives Lose Communication

Several relatives of Ukrainian minors who were forcibly deported to Russia have sounded the alarm about their well-being, reporting that all contact has been cut off. During a uncommon news conference in the French capital, Darina Repina, who is responsible for two minors removed after Moscow's full-scale military action of Ukraine in recent years, said that officials in Russia are disregarding every appeal to facilitate the children's return.

Drone Strike Hits Turkish-Flagged Tanker in Southern Ukraine

An unmanned aerial vehicle struck a Turkish-flagged ship and caused a fire in the southern part of the Odesa region, officials said. The incident took place just one day after Zelenskyy signed a deal to import American liquefied natural gas via the area. The vessel was hit while unloading liquefied petroleum gas at Izmail harbor, according to Turkish maritime authority. Every one of the 16 crew aboard evacuated and not a single person was injured.

Romanian Authorities Relocate Villages After Aerial Attack

Romania's officials announced they had relocated two villages close to the Ukraine border following the aerial strike on the tanker. After invading Ukraine in 2022, Moscow has consistently attacked Ukraine's ports in the Danube region, causing warnings in adjacent the country.

United States President Trump Willing to Approve Russia Penalties Bill

The American leader Trump is prepared to approve legislation to impose sanctions on the Russian Federation, provided that he keeps final authority power over any such measures, a senior U.S. administration official said. The U.S. president told reporters recently that it was “OK with me” that GOP members were working on a bill to impose restrictions on countries doing business with Moscow over its failure to reach a peace deal with Ukraine.

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

Poland's prime minister, Tusk, has labeled an explosion along a section of railway line used for shipments to Ukraine as an “unprecedented instance of disruption” that could have led to disaster. This statement came as a announcement from public prosecutors saying that an investigation had been initiated “regarding actions of sabotage of a terrorist nature […] committed on orders of a external spy service against the Republic of Poland.”

China Leader Shows Readiness to Deepen Cooperation with Russian Federation

The Chinese government is ready to deepen cooperation with the Russian Federation in the energy sector, farming and other investments, Leader Li stated during a discussion with Russia's leader Mikhail Mishustin in Moscow. The Chinese premier told his counterpart that the country is open to more agricultural and food goods from the nation, according to the official news agency. The Chinese side also desires that Russia will make it easier for Chinese enterprises to put money and operate there, the source cited. The Russian leader assured Li that the partnership between the two sides has repeatedly proven its strength to outside pressures.