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Through a major step to strengthen its future defense, Ukraine has signed a preliminary agreement to purchase as many as 100 Rafale jets, drones, air defence systems and other essential equipment from France. The agreement was formalized by Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy and French president Macron during a joint press briefing at the Elysée presidential palace. Zelenskyy referred to the pact as “a historic deal.”

Against Their Will Taken Minors: Families Cut Off Contact

A number of families of Ukraine's children who were taken against their will to Russia have sounded the alarm about their fate, reporting that all contact has been cut off. During a rare news conference in the French capital, Darina Repina, who cares for two children taken after Moscow's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, stated that Russian authorities are ignoring all requests to help with the minors' return.

Unmanned Aerial Strike Hits Turkey-Registered Vessel in Southern Ukraine

An unmanned aerial vehicle hit a Turkey-registered tanker and set it ablaze in the southern part of Ukraine's Odesa area, officials reported. This event took place just a day after Zelenskyy signed a agreement to bring in American LNG via the area. The vessel was hit while offloading 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 Authorities Evacuate Villages After Drone Attack

Romania's authorities announced they had evacuated two villages near the Ukrainian frontier after the drone attack on the MT Orinda. Since invading Ukraine in recent years, Moscow has consistently targeted Ukrainian ports in the Danube River region, triggering warnings in adjacent the country.

US Leader Donald Trump Willing to Approve Russian Penalties Legislation

US president Trump is prepared to approve legislation to impose sanctions on Russia, as long as he retains ultimate authority power over any such actions, a senior U.S. administration official said. The U.S. president informed journalists late on Sunday that it was “acceptable to me” that GOP members were working on legislation to impose sanctions on nations doing business with Russia over its inability to reach a peace deal with the Ukrainian government.

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

Poland's prime minister, Donald Tusk, has described an blast along a part of railway line used for shipments to Ukraine as an “unprecedented instance of disruption” that could have led to disaster. These remarks came as a statement from public prosecutors indicating that an inquiry had opened “regarding actions of disruption of a terrorist kind […] carried out on orders of a foreign spy agency against the Republic of the country.”

Chinese Leader Expresses Willingness to Deepen Cooperation with Russia

China is ready to deepen cooperation with Russia in the energy sector, agriculture and additional financial ventures, Leader Li stated during a meeting with Russian prime minister Mishustin in the Russian capital. Li informed Mishustin that the country welcomes more agricultural and food goods from the nation, according to a state-run news agency. China also desires that Russia will make it easier for companies from China to put money and operate in Russia, the report mentioned. The Russian leader told Li that the cooperation between the both nations has repeatedly proven its resilience to external pressures.