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Through a major move to bolster its long-term defense, Ukraine has signed a letter of intent to acquire up to 100 Rafale fighter jets, unmanned aerial vehicles, air defence systems and other essential equipment from France. The agreement was signed by Ukraine's leader Zelenskyy and France's leader Emmanuel Macron during a joint news conference at the Elysée palace. The Ukrainian leader described the arrangement as “a historic agreement.”

Forcibly Deported Children: Relatives Cut Off Contact

Several relatives of Ukraine's children who were forcibly deported to Russia have sounded the alarm about their well-being, stating that all contact has been severed. At a rare press event in Paris, a legal guardian, who cares for two minors taken after Moscow's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in recent years, stated that Russian authorities are disregarding every appeal to help with the minors' repatriation.

Drone Attack Hits Turkish-Flagged Tanker in Odesa

An unmanned aerial vehicle struck a Turkish-flagged tanker and caused a fire in the southern part of the Odesa region, officials reported. The incident occurred just one day after Zelenskyy signed a agreement to import American LNG via the area. The MT Orinda was struck while unloading liquefied petroleum gas at Izmail harbor, as stated by Turkish Directorate for Maritime Affairs. Every one of the 16 crew aboard evacuated and not a single person was hurt.

Romanian Officials Evacuate Villages After Aerial Attack

Romania's authorities said they had relocated two communities near the Ukrainian frontier after the drone attack on the tanker. After entering the country in recent years, Russian forces has consistently attacked Ukrainian harbors in the Danube River area, causing alerts in neighbouring Romania.

US President Donald Trump Open to Sign Russian Sanctions Legislation

US president Donald Trump is prepared to sign legislation to enact sanctions on the Russian Federation, provided that he keeps ultimate authority power over these actions, an high-ranking White House representative said. Trump informed reporters recently that it was “OK with me” that GOP members were working on a bill to apply sanctions on nations engaging commercially with Moscow over its failure to negotiate a ceasefire agreement with Ukraine.

Poland's Prime Minister Describes Railway Blast an “Unprecedented Case of Disruption”

Poland's prime minister, Donald Tusk, has described an explosion along a section of rail track employed in deliveries to the country as an “unprecedented act of sabotage” that might have led to catastrophe. These remarks coincided with a statement from legal authorities saying that an inquiry had been initiated “regarding acts of sabotage of a terrorist kind […] carried out on behalf of a foreign intelligence service against the nation of the country.”

China Premier Expresses Willingness to Expand Partnership with Russia

The Chinese government is ready to strengthen cooperation with the Russian Federation in the energy sector, agriculture and additional financial ventures, Premier Li said during a discussion with Russian prime minister Mikhail Mishustin in the Russian capital. The Chinese premier told Mishustin that the country welcomes more farm and food-related products from the nation, as per a state-run media outlet. China also desires that Moscow will facilitate for Chinese enterprises to put money and operate in Russia, the source mentioned. Mishustin assured his counterpart that the cooperation between the both nations has consistently proven its strength to outside pressures.