**Bill to Punish Leaks of State Info Fails in Ukraine Parliament**
A bill that would have punished people for leaking or sharing confidential state information during martial law has failed to pass the Ukrainian parliament. The bill was proposed to be debated again, but it did not get enough votes.
The opposition to the bill came from media and activists who said it would silence investigations into corruption and other wrongdoing by officials. They argued that the bill was an attempt to hide secrets from journalists and others who expose them.
**Concerns Over Freedom of Speech**
Vitalii Shabunin, head of a non-profit anti-corruption group, said the bill is a threat to freedom of speech in Ukraine. He also noted that several cases of pressure against journalists investigating state officials have been reported this year.
The Media Movement, an organization of Ukrainian media and public groups, wrote that the bill would harm investigative journalism and the protection of sources and whistleblowers.
**Other News**
* A new project to develop a missile system has started producing missiles thanks to support from Ukraine’s Defense Ministry.
* Russia and Belarus are planning to set up three training centers together to train soldiers.
* The mayor of an occupied town in Ukraine was tortured to death by Russian forces, the region’s governor said.
**International Developments**
* NATO countries, led by the US and Germany, oppose inviting Ukraine to join their alliance for now.
* Ukraine and the EU have signed agreements to attract up to $36.7 billion in loans from international partners.
* The German foreign minister has suggested that deploying international troops, including German ones, could help achieve long-term peace in Ukraine.
**Military Updates**
* Ukrainian air defenses shot down 29 Russian drones overnight.
* Russia lost 18 drones and one flew into occupied territory, according to the Ukrainian Air Force.