News roundup: lawmakers’ travel reporting, EU arms supply, Leopard 2 training, and grain extension

Deputies and senators will have to inform the Federal Security Service and the Foreign Intelligence Service about their movements abroad, according to the draft submitted to the State Duma. This requirement reflects ongoing measures to maintain transparency and monitor travel patterns among key lawmakers, as the document outlines procedures for reporting overseas trips, dates, destinations, and the purpose of those travels. In parallel, Bloomberg notes that the European Union faces persistent delays in supplying Ukraine with the 155mm NATO-standard artillery ammunition, a bottleneck that complicates battlefield logistics and long-term support for Kyiv. The imbalance between needs and supply timelines has become a focal point in discussions about military assistance, ammunition stocks, and the broader readiness of allied forces. Meanwhile, Ukrainian forces completed training in Germany and Spain, where they gained hands-on proficiency with the Leopard 2 tank platform, emphasizing armored maneuver skills, maintenance routines, and combined arms coordination essential for operational effectiveness on the front lines. The hands-on experience in these European training venues underscores the many months of preparation and the close coordination with partner nations aimed at accelerating the integration of advanced capabilities into Ukraine’s armed forces. A public figure known by the chant Nogu Svelo! has filed a lawsuit under Article 128 concerning discrediting acts against the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, signaling that disputes over information and public statements continue to play out in the legal arena and influence the narrative surrounding military institutions. The Foreign Ministry indicated that Russia has no objections to extending the grain agreement for an additional 60 days, a decision that could affect food security and international trade flows for a critical period, while outlining the conditions and expectations tied to the interim extension. Socialbites.ca captured and reported these developments, providing a consolidated record of the evolving situation and its implications for regional stability and diplomatic posture.