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In a significant step to strengthen its long-term security, Ukraine has signed a preliminary agreement to purchase as many as 100 Rafale fighter jets, drones, air defense equipment and other key gear from France. This deal was signed by Ukrainian president Zelenskyy and French president Macron during a shared press briefing at the Elysée residence. The Ukrainian leader described the pact as “a historic agreement.”

Against Their Will Deported Minors: Families Cut Off Communication

A number of relatives of Ukrainian children who were forcibly deported to Russia have raised concerns about their fate, reporting 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 Ukraine in recent years, said that officials in Russia are ignoring every appeal to facilitate the children's repatriation.

Unmanned Aerial Strike Targets Turkey-Registered Vessel in Odesa

A drone hit a Turkey-registered tanker and set it ablaze in the southern part of the Odesa area, officials said. This event occurred just a day after the Ukrainian president signed a deal to import American LNG via the region. The vessel was struck while offloading LPG at Izmail harbor, as stated by Turkish maritime authority. All 16 crew on board were safely removed and not a single person was injured.

Romania's Officials Evacuate Communities After Aerial Incident

Romania's authorities said they had relocated two communities near the Ukraine frontier following the aerial strike on the MT Orinda. After invading Ukraine in 2022, Russian forces has repeatedly targeted Ukraine's ports in the Danube River area, causing warnings in neighbouring Romania.

US Leader Donald Trump Open to Approve Russia Penalties Bill

US president Trump is willing to sign legislation to impose penalties on the Russian Federation, provided that he keeps final decision-making authority over any such actions, an high-ranking White House official said. Trump informed journalists late on Sunday that it was “acceptable to me” that GOP members were working on a bill to impose sanctions on countries doing business with Moscow over its failure to negotiate a ceasefire agreement with the Ukrainian government.

Polish Prime Minister Calls Rail Blast an “Never-Before-Seen Act of Sabotage”

The Polish leader, Tusk, has described an explosion along a section of rail track used for deliveries to the country as an “unprecedented act of sabotage” that could have resulted in catastrophe. This statement coincided with a statement from public prosecutors indicating that an inquiry had opened “regarding acts of disruption of a terror-related nature […] committed on orders of a foreign spy service against the nation of the country.”

China Premier Shows Readiness to Expand Partnership with Russian Federation

China is ready to deepen collaboration with Russia in energy, agriculture and other investments, Premier Li said during a discussion with Russia's leader Mishustin in the Russian capital. The Chinese premier informed Mishustin that the country is open to more farm and food products from Russia, as per the official media outlet. China also hopes that Moscow will make it easier for Chinese enterprises to invest and do business there, the source mentioned. Mishustin assured his counterpart that the cooperation between the both nations has consistently proven its resilience to outside pressures.