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In a significant move to strengthen its future security, Ukraine has signed a letter of intent to purchase as many as 100 Rafale fighter warplanes, drones, air defence systems and other key gear from France. The agreement was signed by Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy and French president Macron during a joint press briefing at the Elysée residence. The Ukrainian leader referred to the arrangement as “an unprecedented deal.”

Against Their Will Taken Children: Relatives Lose Communication

Several relatives of Ukrainian 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 press event in Paris, a legal guardian, who cares for two minors removed after Russia's widespread invasion of the country in recent years, stated that Russian authorities are ignoring all requests to facilitate the children's return.

Drone Strike Hits Turkey-Registered Tanker in Southern Ukraine

An unmanned aerial vehicle struck a Turkey-registered ship and set it ablaze in southern the Odesa area, authorities said. The incident occurred just a day after Zelenskyy signed a deal to bring in American liquefied natural gas through the region. The vessel was hit while unloading LPG at Izmail harbor, as stated by Turkey's Directorate for Maritime Affairs. Every one of the 16 crew on board evacuated and not a single person was hurt.

Romanian Authorities Evacuate Villages After Drone Incident

Romanian officials said they had evacuated two villages near the Ukraine border after the aerial strike on the tanker. After invading Ukraine in 2022, Russian forces has consistently targeted Ukraine's harbors in the Danube River region, causing alerts in neighbouring Romania.

US President Donald Trump Open to Approve Russian Penalties Bill

The American leader Trump is willing to approve legislation to enact sanctions on the Russian Federation, as long as he retains final decision-making power over any such actions, a senior U.S. administration official stated. Trump informed journalists recently that it was “OK with me” that Republicans were drafting legislation to impose restrictions on nations doing business with Moscow over its failure to negotiate a ceasefire agreement with Ukraine.

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

Poland's prime minister, Tusk, has labeled an blast along a section of railway line employed in deliveries to the country as an “unprecedented instance of sabotage” that might have resulted in disaster. These remarks came as a statement from legal authorities indicating that an investigation had opened “regarding actions of sabotage of a terror-related kind […] committed on orders of a foreign intelligence service against the nation of the country.”

China Leader Expresses Willingness to Expand Partnership with Russia

China is prepared to strengthen cooperation with the Russian Federation in the energy sector, agriculture and other investments, Premier Li said during a meeting with Russian prime minister Mishustin in Moscow. The Chinese premier informed his counterpart that China is open to more farm and food goods from the nation, as per a state-run media outlet. The Chinese side also desires that Moscow will facilitate for companies from China to put money and operate there, the source cited. Mishustin assured his counterpart that the cooperation between the both nations has consistently demonstrated its strength to external pressures.