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Through a major step to bolster its future defense, Ukraine has signed a preliminary agreement to acquire as many as 100 Rafale jets, drones, air defense equipment and other essential equipment from the French Republic. This deal was signed by Ukraine's leader Zelenskyy and French president Macron during a joint press briefing at the Elysée presidential palace. Zelenskyy described the arrangement as “an unprecedented agreement.”

Against Their Will Deported Minors: Relatives Lose Contact

A number of families of Ukraine's minors who were taken against their will to Russia have sounded the alarm about their fate, stating that every line of communication has been severed. During a uncommon news conference in the French capital, a legal guardian, who is responsible for two minors removed after Russia's full-scale military action of the country in recent years, said that officials in Russia are ignoring all requests to facilitate the children's return.

Drone Strike Targets Turkish-Flagged Vessel in Southern Ukraine

An unmanned aerial vehicle struck a Turkey-registered ship and set it ablaze in the southern part of the Odesa area, officials said. This event took place just one day after Zelenskyy approved a agreement to bring in US liquefied natural gas via the region. The MT Orinda was hit while unloading LPG at Izmail port, according to Turkey's Directorate for Maritime Affairs. Every one of the 16 crew members on board evacuated and no one was hurt.

Romanian Officials Evacuate Communities After Aerial Attack

Romanian authorities announced they had relocated two communities near the Ukrainian border following the drone attack on the tanker. After invading Ukraine in recent years, Moscow has consistently targeted Ukrainian harbors in the Danube River area, causing warnings in adjacent the country.

United States Leader Donald Trump Willing to Sign Russian Sanctions Bill

US president Donald Trump is willing to approve a bill to enact sanctions on the Russian Federation, as long as he retains final decision-making power over any such actions, a senior White House representative said. The U.S. president told journalists late on Sunday that it was “acceptable to me” that GOP members were working on a bill to impose restrictions on nations doing business with Moscow over its failure to negotiate a ceasefire agreement with the Ukrainian government.

Poland's Prime Minister Calls Rail Explosion an “Unprecedented Act of Disruption”

Poland's prime minister, Tusk, has labeled an explosion along a part of railway line used for shipments to the country as an “unprecedented instance of sabotage” that could have resulted in catastrophe. This statement came as a statement from legal authorities saying that an investigation had been initiated “regarding actions of disruption of a terror-related kind […] carried out on behalf of a foreign spy agency against the Republic of the country.”

China Leader Shows Readiness to Expand Partnership with Russian Federation

The Chinese government is prepared to strengthen cooperation with the Russian Federation in energy, agriculture and other investments, Premier Li Qiang stated during a discussion with Russia's leader Mikhail Mishustin in Moscow. The Chinese premier informed his counterpart that the country is open to more agricultural and food products from Russia, according to the official media outlet. China also desires that Moscow will facilitate for Chinese enterprises to put money and operate there, the source cited. The Russian leader assured Li that the cooperation between the both nations has repeatedly proven its resilience to external pressures.