🔗 Share this article

Through a major move to strengthen its future security, Ukraine has finalized a letter of intent to purchase up to 100 Rafale warplanes, unmanned aerial vehicles, air defence systems and other essential gear from France. This deal was formalized by Ukraine's leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy and French president Macron during a shared press briefing at the Elysée residence. The Ukrainian leader described the arrangement as “an unprecedented agreement.”

Against Their Will Deported Minors: Families Lose Communication

A number of families of Ukrainian minors who were forcibly deported to Russia have sounded the alarm about their fate, stating that all contact has been cut off. During a uncommon press event in the French capital, a legal guardian, who is responsible for two minors taken after Moscow's widespread military action of the country in recent years, said that officials in Russia are ignoring every appeal to help with the children's return.

Drone Attack Targets Turkey-Registered Vessel in Southern Ukraine

A drone hit a Turkish-flagged tanker and caused a fire in the southern part of the Odesa region, officials said. The incident occurred just one day after the Ukrainian president signed a deal to bring in American LNG through the area. The vessel was struck while unloading LPG at Izmail port, according to Turkish Directorate for Maritime Affairs. All 16 crew members aboard were safely removed and not a single person was injured.

Romania's Authorities Evacuate Villages After Aerial Attack

Romanian officials said they had relocated two villages near the Ukrainian frontier after the aerial strike on the MT Orinda. After entering Ukraine in 2022, Russian forces has consistently attacked Ukraine's harbors in the Danube region, triggering warnings in neighbouring Romania.

US President Trump Willing to Approve Russian Penalties Bill

The American leader Donald Trump is prepared to approve legislation to enact penalties on the Russian Federation, as long as he keeps final authority power over these actions, an high-ranking U.S. administration official said. Trump informed journalists recently that it was “acceptable to me” that GOP members were drafting a bill to apply sanctions on countries engaging commercially with Moscow over its failure to reach a peace deal with Ukraine.

Poland's Leader Calls Railway Blast an “Never-Before-Seen Act of Disruption”

Poland's leader, Tusk, has described an explosion along a part of rail track used for shipments to Ukraine as an “unprecedented act of sabotage” that might have led to catastrophe. This statement came as a statement from legal authorities indicating that an investigation had opened “regarding acts of disruption of a terrorist kind […] committed on behalf of a external intelligence service against the Republic of Poland.”

China Premier Expresses Readiness to Expand Partnership with Russia

China is ready to strengthen collaboration with the Russian Federation in energy, farming and other financial ventures, Leader Li stated during a meeting with Russia's leader Mishustin in the Russian capital. Li told his counterpart that China welcomes more farm and food goods from the nation, according to the official media outlet. The Chinese side also desires that Russia will facilitate for companies from China to invest and operate in Russia, the report mentioned. Mishustin assured Li that the cooperation between the both nations has consistently proven its resilience to external pressures.