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Through a major step to bolster its future defense, Ukraine has signed a preliminary agreement to acquire as many as 100 Rafale fighter jets, unmanned aerial vehicles, air defense equipment and additional key equipment from the French Republic. This deal was formalized by Ukraine's leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy and France's leader Emmanuel Macron during a shared press briefing at the Elysée palace. Zelenskyy referred to the arrangement as “a historic deal.”

Against Their Will Deported Minors: Relatives Lose Contact

A number of families of Ukraine's children who were taken against their will to Russia have sounded the alarm about their well-being, stating that every line of communication has been cut off. During a uncommon press event in Paris, Darina Repina, who cares for two minors taken after Moscow's full-scale invasion of the country in recent years, stated that Russian authorities are disregarding every appeal to help with the children's return.

Unmanned Aerial Attack Targets Turkish-Flagged Tanker in Southern Ukraine

An unmanned aerial vehicle hit a Turkish-flagged tanker and set it ablaze in southern Ukraine's Odesa area, authorities reported. The incident took place just one day after Zelenskyy signed a agreement to import American liquefied natural gas via the area. The vessel was struck while offloading LPG at Izmail port, as stated by Turkish Directorate for Maritime Affairs. Every one of the 16 crew members on board were safely removed and not a single person was hurt.

Romanian Officials Relocate Villages Following Aerial Attack

Romania's authorities announced they had evacuated two communities close to the Ukraine frontier following the drone attack on the MT Orinda. Since invading the country in recent years, Moscow has consistently attacked Ukraine's harbors in the Danube region, triggering alerts in adjacent Romania.

United States Leader Trump Open to Approve Russia Sanctions Bill

The American leader Donald Trump is prepared to sign a bill to enact penalties on the Russian Federation, as long as he retains ultimate decision-making power over these measures, an high-ranking U.S. administration representative said. The U.S. president told reporters late on Sunday that it was “OK with me” that Republicans were working on a bill to apply restrictions on countries engaging commercially with Russia over its inability to negotiate a ceasefire agreement with the Ukrainian government.

Polish Leader Calls Railway Blast an “Never-Before-Seen Case of Disruption”

Poland's prime minister, Tusk, has labeled an blast along a part of railway line used for deliveries to the country as an “unprecedented instance of disruption” that might have resulted in disaster. These remarks came as a announcement from public prosecutors saying that an investigation had opened “concerning actions of disruption of a terror-related kind […] committed on orders of a external intelligence agency against the Republic of Poland.”

Chinese Leader Shows Willingness to Deepen Partnership with Russian Federation

China is ready to deepen cooperation with the Russian Federation in the energy sector, agriculture and additional investments, Leader Li Qiang stated during a discussion with Russian prime minister Mishustin in the Russian capital. Li informed Mishustin that China is open to more agricultural and food-related goods from Russia, as per the official media outlet. China also hopes that Moscow will make it easier for companies from China to put money and do business in Russia, the report cited. Mishustin told his counterpart that the partnership between the both nations has consistently proven its resilience to external challenges.