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In a significant move to bolster its future defense, Ukraine has signed a preliminary agreement to acquire up to 100 Rafale warplanes, unmanned aerial vehicles, air defence systems and additional essential gear from France. The agreement was signed by Ukrainian president Zelenskyy and France's leader Macron during a shared news conference at the Elysée palace. Zelenskyy referred to the pact as “an unprecedented deal.”

Against Their Will Taken Children: Families Cut Off Contact

Several relatives of Ukraine's children who were forcibly deported to the Russian Federation have sounded the alarm about their fate, reporting that all contact has been severed. At a rare news conference in Paris, Darina Repina, who is responsible for two children removed after Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in recent years, stated that officials in Russia are ignoring every appeal to help with the minors' repatriation.

Unmanned Aerial Strike Targets Turkey-Registered Tanker in Odesa

An unmanned aerial vehicle hit a Turkey-registered ship and caused a fire in southern Ukraine's Odesa area, authorities said. The incident took place just one day after the Ukrainian president signed a agreement to import US LNG through the region. The vessel was hit while offloading LPG at Izmail port, as stated by Turkish Directorate for Maritime Affairs. All 16 crew members on board evacuated and no one was hurt.

Romania's Officials Evacuate Communities After Aerial Attack

Romanian authorities announced they had relocated two villages near the Ukrainian frontier following the drone attack on the tanker. After invading the country in recent years, Moscow has repeatedly targeted Ukrainian ports in the Danube region, triggering warnings in adjacent the country.

United States Leader Donald Trump Open to Approve Russian Sanctions Legislation

US president Trump is willing to approve legislation to impose sanctions on Russia, provided that he keeps final authority power over any such measures, an high-ranking U.S. administration official stated. The U.S. president told reporters late on Sunday that it was “acceptable to me” that GOP members were working on a bill to apply restrictions on nations engaging commercially with Russia over its failure to negotiate a ceasefire agreement with Ukraine.

Polish Leader Describes Rail Blast an “Unprecedented Act of Sabotage”

Poland's leader, Tusk, has described an explosion along a part of rail track used for deliveries to Ukraine as an “unprecedented instance of disruption” that might have resulted in disaster. These remarks coincided with a announcement from public prosecutors indicating that an inquiry had been initiated “regarding actions of disruption of a terrorist nature […] committed on behalf of a foreign intelligence agency against the nation of Poland.”

China Premier Expresses Willingness to Deepen Partnership with Russian Federation

China is prepared to deepen collaboration with the Russian Federation in energy, farming and other financial ventures, Leader Li Qiang stated during a meeting with Russia's leader Mishustin in the Russian capital. Li told his counterpart that the country welcomes more farm and food-related goods from the nation, according to a state-run media outlet. China also hopes that Moscow will make it easier for companies from China to invest and do business in Russia, the report cited. The Russian leader told Li that the cooperation between the two sides has repeatedly demonstrated its resilience to outside pressures.