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Through a major step to bolster its future security, the Ukrainian government has finalized a preliminary agreement to purchase as many as 100 Rafale fighter warplanes, unmanned aerial vehicles, air defence systems and other essential gear from France. The agreement was formalized by Ukraine's leader Zelenskyy and France's leader Emmanuel Macron during a shared news conference at the Elysée presidential residence. Zelenskyy described the pact as “an unprecedented agreement.”

Against Their Will Taken Minors: Families Lose Contact

A number of families of Ukraine's minors who were forcibly deported to Russia have raised concerns about their fate, reporting that all contact has been cut off. During a rare news conference in the French capital, a legal guardian, who cares for two minors taken after Moscow's full-scale military action of the country in recent years, stated that officials in Russia are disregarding every appeal to help with the minors' repatriation.

Unmanned Aerial Strike Hits Turkey-Registered Tanker in Southern Ukraine

An unmanned aerial vehicle hit a Turkish-flagged tanker and set it ablaze in the southern part of the Odesa area, officials said. The incident occurred just one day after the Ukrainian president approved a agreement to import US liquefied natural gas via the area. The vessel was struck while unloading LPG at Izmail port, as stated by Turkey's Directorate for Maritime Affairs. All 16 crew members aboard evacuated and not a single person was hurt.

Romanian Authorities Evacuate Villages After Aerial Incident

Romanian authorities said they had relocated two communities close to the Ukrainian border following the drone attack on the MT Orinda. After entering Ukraine in recent years, Moscow has consistently attacked Ukraine's harbors in the Danube area, triggering alerts in adjacent the country.

United States Leader Trump Open to Approve Russian Penalties Bill

The American leader Donald Trump is prepared to approve legislation to enact sanctions on Russia, provided that he retains final decision-making power over any such actions, a senior U.S. administration representative said. The U.S. president informed journalists late on Sunday that it was “OK with me” that GOP members were working on a bill to apply restrictions on countries engaging commercially with Russia over its inability to negotiate a peace deal with the Ukrainian government.

Polish Prime Minister Describes Railway Blast an “Never-Before-Seen Case of Disruption”

Poland's prime minister, Tusk, has labeled an explosion along a section of rail track employed in shipments to Ukraine as an “unprecedented act of sabotage” that might have resulted in disaster. These remarks coincided with a announcement from legal authorities indicating that an investigation had been initiated “regarding actions of disruption of a terrorist kind […] carried out on orders of a foreign intelligence agency against the Republic of the country.”

Chinese Leader Shows Readiness to Expand Partnership with Russian Federation

China is ready to deepen cooperation with Russia in energy, farming and other investments, Premier Li said during a meeting with Russian prime minister Mishustin in the Russian capital. Li informed Mishustin that China welcomes more agricultural and food goods from the nation, according to the official media outlet. China also hopes that Moscow will facilitate for Chinese enterprises to invest and do business in Russia, the source mentioned. The Russian leader told his counterpart that the cooperation between the both nations has repeatedly proven its strength to outside challenges.