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In a significant move to bolster its long-term security, Ukraine has finalized a letter of intent to purchase as many as 100 Rafale warplanes, drones, air defence systems and other key gear from the French Republic. The agreement was signed by Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy and French president Macron during a shared press briefing at the Elysée presidential palace. The Ukrainian leader described the pact as “a historic agreement.”

Against Their Will Deported Children: Families Lose Contact

A number of relatives of Ukraine's children who were forcibly deported to Russia have raised concerns about their fate, stating that all contact has been cut off. At a uncommon news conference in the French capital, a legal guardian, who cares for two children taken after Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, said that officials in Russia are disregarding every appeal to facilitate the minors' return.

Drone Strike Hits Turkey-Registered Vessel in Southern Ukraine

A drone hit a Turkish-flagged ship and set it ablaze in southern Ukraine's Odesa region, authorities said. The incident took place just a day after the Ukrainian president approved a agreement to import US liquefied natural gas through the region. The MT Orinda was hit while offloading liquefied petroleum gas at Izmail port, according to Turkey's maritime authority. Every one of the 16 crew members on board evacuated and no one was hurt.

Romania's Authorities Relocate Villages After Drone Attack

Romania's officials said they had relocated two villages near the Ukraine frontier following the drone attack on the MT Orinda. After invading the country in 2022, Russian forces has repeatedly targeted Ukrainian harbors in the Danube area, causing warnings in neighbouring the country.

US Leader Donald Trump Willing to Approve Russia Sanctions Legislation

US president Trump is willing to sign a bill to impose penalties on Russia, provided that he retains ultimate authority authority over any such measures, a senior White House representative stated. Trump told reporters recently that it was “OK with me” that GOP members were drafting legislation to apply restrictions on countries doing business with Russia over its failure to negotiate a peace deal with the Ukrainian government.

Polish Leader Calls Rail Explosion an “Never-Before-Seen Act of Sabotage”

The Polish leader, Tusk, has labeled an blast along a section of rail track employed in shipments to the country as an “unprecedented act of disruption” that might have led to disaster. This statement came as a announcement from public prosecutors saying that an inquiry had been initiated “concerning acts of disruption of a terror-related kind […] carried out on orders of a foreign spy service against the Republic of Poland.”

China Leader Expresses Willingness to Deepen Partnership with Russia

China is ready to deepen cooperation with Russia in energy, farming and other investments, Leader Li stated during a meeting with Russia's leader Mishustin in the Russian capital. Li told Mishustin that China welcomes more agricultural and food-related goods from the nation, as per the official news agency. The Chinese side also hopes that Moscow will facilitate for Chinese enterprises to invest and do business in Russia, the report mentioned. Mishustin told Li that the partnership between the both nations has repeatedly demonstrated its resilience to outside challenges.