🔗 Share this article

Through a major move to bolster its long-term defense, Ukraine has signed a preliminary agreement to acquire up to 100 Rafale fighter warplanes, drones, air defence systems and other essential gear from France. This deal was signed by Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy and French president Macron during a joint news conference at the Elysée presidential palace. Zelenskyy referred to the arrangement as “a historic agreement.”

Against Their Will Taken Minors: Relatives Cut Off Contact

Several relatives of Ukrainian children who were taken against their will to the Russian Federation have raised concerns about their well-being, stating that every line of communication has been severed. During a uncommon news conference in Paris, a legal guardian, who is responsible for two minors removed after Russia's widespread military action of Ukraine in 2022, said that officials in Russia are disregarding all requests to help with the children's return.

Drone Attack Hits Turkey-Registered Vessel in Southern Ukraine

A drone struck a Turkey-registered tanker and set it ablaze in southern the Odesa area, authorities reported. The incident took place just one day after Zelenskyy approved a agreement to bring in American LNG via the area. The MT Orinda was struck while offloading LPG at Izmail harbor, as stated by Turkey's maritime authority. Every one of the 16 crew members on board were safely removed and not a single person was hurt.

Romanian Authorities Relocate Communities Following Aerial Incident

Romania's authorities said they had evacuated two villages close to the Ukraine frontier after the aerial strike on the tanker. Since invading the country in recent years, Moscow has repeatedly attacked Ukraine's harbors in the Danube region, causing warnings in neighbouring the country.

US President Donald Trump Willing to Approve Russia Sanctions Bill

The American leader Donald Trump is prepared to sign legislation to impose penalties on Russia, as long as he keeps final decision-making authority over any such actions, an high-ranking U.S. administration official stated. Trump told journalists late on Sunday that it was “OK with me” that Republicans were drafting legislation to apply sanctions on nations doing business with Russia over its inability to reach a ceasefire agreement with Ukraine.

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

The Polish prime minister, Tusk, has described an blast along a part of rail track used for deliveries to the country as an “unprecedented act of disruption” that could have led to catastrophe. This statement came as a statement from legal authorities indicating that an inquiry had been initiated “regarding acts of disruption of a terror-related kind […] committed on behalf of a foreign intelligence agency against the Republic of Poland.”

Chinese Premier Shows Readiness to Deepen Cooperation with Russian Federation

China is ready to deepen cooperation with the Russian Federation in energy, farming and other financial ventures, Leader Li Qiang stated during a meeting with Russia's leader Mishustin in the Russian capital. The Chinese premier told his counterpart that the country welcomes more farm and food products from the nation, according to a state-run media outlet. The Chinese side also desires that Moscow will facilitate for Chinese enterprises to invest and do business there, the report mentioned. Mishustin assured Li that the cooperation between the both nations has consistently proven its resilience to external challenges.