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Through a major step to bolster its long-term security, the Ukrainian government has finalized a preliminary agreement to purchase as many as 100 Rafale fighter jets, unmanned aerial vehicles, air defense equipment and additional key equipment from France. The agreement was signed by Ukraine's leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy and France's leader Macron during a joint press briefing at the Elysée residence. Zelenskyy referred to the pact as “an unprecedented agreement.”

Against Their Will Deported Children: Relatives Lose Contact

Several relatives of Ukraine's children who were taken against their will to Russia have raised concerns about their well-being, reporting that every line of communication has been cut off. At a rare news conference in the French capital, Darina Repina, who is responsible for two minors removed after Moscow's full-scale military action of Ukraine in recent years, stated that officials in Russia are ignoring every appeal to help with the children's repatriation.

Unmanned Aerial Attack Hits Turkey-Registered Vessel in Odesa

A drone hit a Turkey-registered ship and set it ablaze in southern Ukraine's Odesa region, authorities said. This event occurred just one day after Zelenskyy approved a agreement to bring in US LNG via the area. The vessel was hit while unloading LPG at Izmail harbor, as stated by Turkey's Directorate for Maritime Affairs. Every one of the 16 crew on board evacuated and no one was hurt.

Romania's Authorities Evacuate Communities After Drone Incident

Romania's authorities said they had relocated two communities close to the Ukraine border after the aerial strike on the MT Orinda. After invading Ukraine in recent years, Moscow has consistently attacked Ukrainian harbors in the Danube area, triggering alerts in adjacent the country.

United States Leader Trump Willing to Approve Russian Penalties Legislation

US president Donald Trump is willing to sign legislation to impose sanctions on Russia, as long as he keeps ultimate authority power over any such actions, an high-ranking White House official said. The U.S. president told reporters recently that it was “OK with me” that GOP members were working on legislation to apply restrictions on countries engaging commercially with Russia over its failure to negotiate a ceasefire agreement with the Ukrainian government.

Poland's Leader Calls Rail Explosion an “Never-Before-Seen Case of Disruption”

The Polish leader, Tusk, has described an explosion along a part of railway line used for shipments to the country as an “unprecedented instance of disruption” that might have led to catastrophe. These remarks came as a statement from legal authorities indicating that an investigation had been initiated “concerning acts of disruption of a terror-related nature […] committed on orders of a foreign spy agency against the Republic of Poland.”

Chinese Leader Shows Readiness to Deepen Partnership with Russian Federation

The Chinese government is prepared to strengthen collaboration with the Russian Federation in the energy sector, agriculture and other financial ventures, Premier Li stated during a discussion with Russian prime minister Mikhail Mishustin in Moscow. The Chinese premier told his counterpart that the country is open to more agricultural and food goods from Russia, according to the official media outlet. The Chinese side also desires that Moscow will facilitate for Chinese enterprises to invest and operate in Russia, the source cited. Mishustin assured Li that the cooperation between the both nations has consistently proven its strength to outside challenges.