Ukrainian troopers hearth a self-propelled howitzer in direction of Russian positions close to Bakhmut, Donetsk area, Ukraine, Sunday.

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Ukrainian troopers hearth a self-propelled howitzer in direction of Russian positions close to Bakhmut, Donetsk area, Ukraine, Sunday.

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Here’s a glance forward and a roundup of key developments from the previous week.

What to observe

Russian forces have been making an attempt for months to capture Bakhmut, a small city in japanese Ukraine. Ukraine’s top generals say they need to proceed defending the city that has change into a logo of Ukrainian resistance.

Turkey’s talks with Sweden and Finland over their bids to hitch NATO are expected to resume Thursday.

Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission, visits the White House Friday for talks with President Biden, following her journey to Canada.

Also Friday, French President Emmanuel Macron hosts British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak for talks in Paris.

What occurred final week

The high U.S. and Russian authorities diplomats met for the first time because the invasion started, in a short stroll and speak alongside conferences of the Group of 20 nations’ overseas ministers in India.

Chinese chief Xi Jinping and Belarus’ leader Alexander Lukashenko met in Beijing and declared their nations’ friendship “unbreakable.” Lukashenko, an in depth Kremlin ally, endorsed China’s proposal to finish the conflict in Ukraine.

President Biden hosted German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on the White House, asserting their unity in supporting Ukraine for so long as wanted.

Two key bridges in Bakhmut were destroyed, nevertheless it was unclear by whom, as each side might have tactical causes to take action.

Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas, certainly one of Europe’s staunchest supporters of Ukraine, is ready to stay in her submit after her center-right party overwhelmingly won Sunday’s election.

In-depth

In the Donbas, Russia’s huge numbers of troops weigh heavily on Ukraine’s defenders.

U.S. and Russia’s high diplomats meet for the first time since the Ukraine war began.

Russia bombards Ukraine with cyberattacks, however the affect seems restricted.

Justice Department activity drive takes intention at Russian oligarchs and their riches.

Merrick Garland helps efforts to hold Russia accountable for war crimes.

Meet the volunteers bringing relief to the residents of embattled Bakhmut, Ukraine.

Russia’s foreign minister gets laughed at over Ukraine remarks at a world convention.

How Russia’s conflict in Ukraine is changing the world’s oil markets.

Ukraine is dominating the election in Estonia, a key NATO ally.

As G-20 ministers collect in Delhi, Ukraine may dominate — despite India’s own agenda.

NPR’s Rough Translation podcast seems to be on the covert effort to get abortion pills into Ukraine.

Special report

Russia’s conflict in Ukraine is altering the world: See our updated report on its ripple effects in all corners of the globe.

Earlier developments

You can learn past recaps here. For context and extra in-depth tales, yow will discover extra of NPR’s coverage here. Also, hear and subscribe to NPR’s State of Ukraine podcast for updates all through the day.