🔗 Share this article

Through a major move to bolster its future defense, Ukraine has signed a preliminary agreement to purchase as many as 100 Rafale jets, unmanned aerial vehicles, air defence systems and other key equipment from France. The agreement was formalized by Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy and France's leader Emmanuel Macron during a joint news conference at the Elysée palace. The Ukrainian leader described the arrangement as “an unprecedented agreement.”

Forcibly Taken Minors: Relatives Lose Contact

Several relatives of Ukrainian minors who were taken against their will to Russia have sounded the alarm about their well-being, reporting that all contact has been cut off. At a uncommon press event in Paris, a legal guardian, who is responsible for two children taken after Russia's full-scale invasion of the country in 2022, stated that officials in Russia are ignoring every appeal to help with the children's repatriation.

Unmanned Aerial Attack Hits Turkish-Flagged Tanker in Odesa

A drone hit a Turkey-registered ship and caused a fire in the southern part of Ukraine's Odesa region, officials said. This event occurred just a day after Zelenskyy approved a agreement to import American LNG through the area. The vessel was hit while unloading liquefied petroleum gas at Izmail harbor, according to Turkey's maritime authority. Every one of the 16 crew on board evacuated and no one was hurt.

Romania's Officials Relocate Villages After Aerial Attack

Romania's officials said they had evacuated two villages near the Ukrainian border following the aerial strike on the tanker. Since entering Ukraine in recent years, Moscow has repeatedly targeted Ukraine's harbors in the Danube River region, triggering alerts in neighbouring Romania.

United States President Trump Willing to Sign Russian Penalties Bill

US president Trump is prepared to approve legislation to enact sanctions on the Russian Federation, as long as he keeps final authority authority over any such actions, a senior White House official stated. Trump informed reporters late on Sunday that it was “OK with me” that Republicans were working on a bill to apply restrictions on countries doing business with Russia over its failure to reach a ceasefire agreement with Ukraine.

Polish Prime Minister Describes Rail Blast an “Never-Before-Seen Act of Sabotage”

The Polish prime minister, Donald Tusk, has labeled an blast along a part of rail track used for deliveries to the country as an “unprecedented instance of sabotage” that could have led to catastrophe. This statement came as a statement from public prosecutors indicating that an inquiry had been initiated “regarding actions of disruption of a terror-related nature […] committed on orders of a foreign intelligence agency against the Republic of the country.”

China Premier Shows Willingness to Deepen Cooperation with Russia

China is prepared to deepen cooperation with Russia in energy, farming and other financial ventures, Leader Li stated during a meeting with Russia's leader Mishustin in Moscow. Li told Mishustin that the country is open to more farm and food goods from Russia, as per the official media outlet. The Chinese side also hopes that Moscow will make it easier for Chinese enterprises to invest and do business there, the report mentioned. The Russian leader assured Li that the cooperation between the two sides has consistently demonstrated its strength to outside pressures.