đ Share this article Ukraine Signs Historic Agreement for French Fighter Aircraft, Drones and Air Defence Systems Through a major step to bolster its long-term security, the Ukrainian government has finalized a preliminary agreement to purchase up to 100 Rafale jets, unmanned aerial vehicles, 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 shared press briefing at the ElysĂ©e palace. The Ukrainian leader described the arrangement as âa historic agreement.â Forcibly Deported Minors: Families Cut Off Communication A number of relatives of Ukrainian minors who were taken against their will to Russia have sounded the alarm about their well-being, stating that all contact has been severed. At a uncommon news conference in the French capital, Darina Repina, who cares for two children removed after Russia's widespread invasion of Ukraine in recent years, stated that Russian authorities are ignoring every appeal to facilitate the children's return. Drone Strike Hits Turkish-Flagged Vessel in Odesa A drone hit a Turkish-flagged tanker and set it ablaze in southern Ukraine's Odesa region, authorities reported. The incident occurred just a day after the Ukrainian president approved a agreement to bring in American LNG through the region. The MT Orinda was hit while unloading liquefied petroleum gas at Izmail port, as stated by Turkish maritime authority. All 16 crew members aboard were safely removed and not a single person was hurt. Romania's Officials Evacuate Communities After Drone Incident Romanian authorities said they had evacuated two villages close to the Ukraine frontier following the aerial strike on the MT Orinda. After entering Ukraine in recent years, Russian forces has repeatedly targeted Ukrainian harbors in the Danube River area, causing warnings in adjacent Romania. US President Trump Open to Approve Russia Penalties Bill US president Donald Trump is prepared to sign legislation to enact sanctions on Russia, as long as he retains final authority authority over these measures, an high-ranking U.S. administration official said. The U.S. president informed reporters late on Sunday that it was âOK with meâ that Republicans were drafting legislation to impose restrictions on nations doing business with Moscow over its failure to negotiate a ceasefire agreement with Ukraine. Polish Prime Minister Describes Rail Explosion an âNever-Before-Seen Act of Sabotageâ The Polish prime minister, Tusk, has labeled an explosion along a section of rail track used for shipments to the country as an âunprecedented act of sabotageâ that might have resulted in disaster. This statement came as a statement from public prosecutors saying that an investigation had opened âconcerning actions of sabotage of a terrorist kind [âŠ] carried out on orders of a foreign intelligence agency against the nation of the country.â Chinese Leader Shows Willingness to Deepen Cooperation with Russia The Chinese government is prepared to strengthen cooperation with the Russian Federation in energy, agriculture and other investments, Leader Li Qiang stated during a discussion with Russian prime minister Mikhail Mishustin in the Russian capital. The Chinese premier told Mishustin that the country welcomes more agricultural and food-related goods from the nation, as per a state-run news agency. The Chinese side also hopes that Russia will facilitate for companies from China to invest and operate there, the source cited. Mishustin told Li that the cooperation between the two sides has repeatedly demonstrated its strength to external challenges.