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In a significant move to bolster its future security, Ukraine has finalized a preliminary agreement to purchase as many as 100 Rafale jets, drones, air defence systems and additional key gear from France. The agreement was formalized by Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy and France's leader Macron during a joint news conference at the Elysée palace. The Ukrainian leader referred to the pact as “a historic agreement.”

Against Their Will Taken Children: Families Cut Off Contact

Several relatives 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. At a rare news conference in the French capital, a legal guardian, who is responsible for two children taken after Russia's full-scale military action of the country in recent years, stated that officials in Russia are ignoring all requests to facilitate the minors' return.

Drone Attack Targets Turkey-Registered Vessel in Southern Ukraine

An unmanned aerial vehicle hit a Turkish-flagged ship and set it ablaze in the southern part of Ukraine's Odesa area, officials reported. The incident occurred just one day after the Ukrainian president approved a agreement to bring in American LNG through the region. The vessel was hit while offloading LPG at Izmail port, according to Turkish maritime authority. All 16 crew members aboard evacuated and not a single person was hurt.

Romania's Authorities Evacuate Villages Following Drone Incident

Romania's authorities announced they had relocated two villages near the Ukraine border following the drone attack on the MT Orinda. After invading Ukraine in recent years, Moscow has repeatedly targeted Ukrainian ports in the Danube River region, causing alerts in adjacent the country.

US Leader Trump Willing to Sign Russian Sanctions Legislation

The American leader Donald Trump is willing to approve legislation to enact sanctions on Russia, provided that he retains ultimate authority power over these measures, an high-ranking U.S. administration representative stated. Trump informed journalists late on Sunday that it was “OK with me” that GOP members were working on legislation to apply restrictions on countries engaging commercially with Moscow over its failure to negotiate a peace deal with Ukraine.

Polish Leader Describes Railway Blast an “Never-Before-Seen Case of Sabotage”

The Polish leader, Donald Tusk, has labeled an blast along a section of rail track employed in shipments to the country as an “unprecedented act of disruption” that might have resulted in catastrophe. These remarks coincided with a statement from legal authorities indicating that an investigation had opened “concerning actions of disruption of a terror-related kind […] committed on behalf of a external spy service against the Republic of Poland.”

Chinese Leader Shows Willingness to Deepen Cooperation with Russian Federation

China is prepared to deepen collaboration with Russia in energy, agriculture and additional investments, Premier Li Qiang said during a discussion with Russian prime minister Mikhail Mishustin in the Russian capital. The Chinese premier informed Mishustin that the country is open to more agricultural and food goods from the nation, according to a state-run media outlet. The Chinese side also hopes that Moscow will facilitate for Chinese enterprises to invest and operate in Russia, the report mentioned. Mishustin told Li that the partnership between the both nations has repeatedly proven its resilience to outside pressures.