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In a significant move to bolster its long-term defense, Ukraine has signed a preliminary agreement to purchase up to 100 Rafale fighter warplanes, drones, air defense equipment and additional essential equipment from France. This deal was signed by Ukraine's leader Zelenskyy and France's leader Emmanuel Macron during a shared news conference at the Elysée presidential palace. The Ukrainian leader referred to the arrangement as “a historic agreement.”

Against Their Will Deported Children: Families Cut Off Communication

Several relatives of Ukrainian children who were forcibly deported to the Russian Federation have sounded the alarm about their fate, stating that every line of communication has been severed. At a uncommon news conference in the French capital, a legal guardian, who cares for two children removed after Russia's widespread invasion of the country in recent years, said that officials in Russia are disregarding all requests to facilitate the children's return.

Unmanned Aerial Strike Hits Turkish-Flagged Tanker in Southern Ukraine

An unmanned aerial vehicle struck a Turkey-registered tanker and set it ablaze in the southern part of Ukraine's Odesa region, authorities said. This event occurred just one day after the Ukrainian president approved a deal to bring in US liquefied natural gas via the area. The vessel was struck while offloading LPG at Izmail port, according to Turkey's Directorate for Maritime Affairs. Every one of the 16 crew on board were safely removed and not a single person was injured.

Romanian Officials Relocate Communities Following Drone Attack

Romanian authorities said they had relocated two villages close to the Ukrainian frontier after the drone attack on the tanker. Since entering the country in recent years, Moscow has consistently attacked Ukraine's ports in the Danube region, triggering warnings in adjacent Romania.

US Leader Donald Trump Open to Sign Russian Penalties Legislation

The American leader Donald Trump is prepared to sign a bill to enact penalties on Russia, as long as he retains final decision-making authority over these actions, an high-ranking U.S. administration representative said. Trump informed reporters late on Sunday that it was “OK with me” that GOP members were drafting a bill to apply restrictions on countries engaging commercially with Moscow over its inability to reach a peace deal with Ukraine.

Poland's Prime Minister Calls Rail Blast an “Unprecedented Act of Sabotage”

Poland's leader, Donald Tusk, has described an blast along a section of rail track employed in shipments to Ukraine as an “unprecedented instance of disruption” that might have resulted in catastrophe. This statement came as a statement from public prosecutors indicating that an inquiry had opened “concerning acts of disruption of a terror-related kind […] carried out on orders of a foreign intelligence service against the Republic of Poland.”

China Premier Expresses Readiness to Expand Cooperation with Russia

The Chinese government is ready to deepen cooperation with Russia in the energy sector, farming and other financial ventures, Leader Li said during a discussion with Russian prime minister Mishustin in the Russian capital. The Chinese premier informed his counterpart that China welcomes more agricultural and food goods from the nation, as per the official news agency. China also hopes that Moscow will make it easier for Chinese enterprises to put money and do business in Russia, the report cited. Mishustin assured Li that the partnership between the both nations has repeatedly demonstrated its strength to external challenges.