đ Share this article Ukraine Signs Historic Deal for France's Fighter Jets, Drones and Air Defence Systems Through a major move to bolster its long-term defense, the Ukrainian government has signed a letter of intent to purchase up to 100 Rafale jets, drones, air defence systems and other essential equipment from France. This deal was signed by Ukraine's leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy and French president Macron during a joint press briefing at the ElysĂ©e palace. The Ukrainian leader described the arrangement as âan unprecedented deal.â Against Their Will Deported Children: Families Cut Off Contact Several relatives of Ukraine's minors who were taken against their will to the Russian Federation have raised concerns about their well-being, reporting that every line of communication has been severed. At a rare news conference in Paris, Darina Repina, who is responsible for two children taken after Russia's widespread military action of the country in recent years, said that officials in Russia are disregarding every appeal to help with the children's repatriation. Drone Strike Targets Turkish-Flagged Tanker in Southern Ukraine An unmanned aerial vehicle struck a Turkey-registered tanker and set it ablaze in the southern part of Ukraine's Odesa region, authorities said. The incident occurred just one day after Zelenskyy approved a agreement to import US LNG through the region. The MT Orinda was struck while unloading LPG at Izmail port, according to Turkey's maritime authority. Every one of the 16 crew members on board evacuated and no one was injured. Romanian Officials Evacuate Communities After Aerial Incident Romanian authorities said they had relocated two communities near the Ukraine border after the aerial strike on the tanker. Since entering Ukraine in 2022, Russian forces has consistently attacked Ukrainian harbors in the Danube area, causing alerts in neighbouring Romania. US Leader Donald Trump Willing to Approve Russian Sanctions Legislation US president Donald Trump is willing to approve legislation to enact sanctions on the Russian Federation, as long as he keeps ultimate authority power over these actions, an high-ranking U.S. administration representative stated. The U.S. president told journalists late on Sunday that it was âOK with meâ that Republicans were drafting legislation to apply sanctions on countries doing business with Russia over its failure to reach a peace deal with Ukraine. Polish Leader Calls Rail Blast an âNever-Before-Seen Act of Disruptionâ The Polish prime minister, Donald Tusk, has described an explosion along a part of railway line employed in shipments to Ukraine as an âunprecedented instance of disruptionâ that could have led to catastrophe. This statement came as a statement from public prosecutors saying that an inquiry had been initiated âregarding acts of sabotage of a terror-related kind [âŠ] carried out on orders of a foreign spy service against the Republic of the country.â China Premier Shows Readiness to Expand Partnership with Russian Federation China is prepared to strengthen collaboration with Russia in the energy sector, agriculture and additional investments, Leader Li stated during a discussion with Russia's leader Mikhail Mishustin in Moscow. Li informed Mishustin that the country is open to more agricultural and food-related goods from the nation, as per a state-run news agency. The Chinese side also desires that Russia will make it easier for companies from China to put money and operate in Russia, the source mentioned. The Russian leader assured Li that the partnership between the two sides has consistently proven its strength to outside pressures.