A Ukrainian artilleryman fires a howitzer at a place on the entrance line close to Bakhmut, in jap Ukraine’s Donetsk area, on Oct. 31.
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A Ukrainian artilleryman fires a howitzer at a place on the entrance line close to Bakhmut, in jap Ukraine’s Donetsk area, on Oct. 31.
Dimitar Dilkoff/AFP/Getty Images
As the week begins, this is a glance forward and a roundup of key developments from the previous week.
What to watch this week
Anticipation is mounting for a potential battle for Kherson, a Russian-occupied metropolis in southern Ukraine. Kremlin-installed officers have been evacuating civilians in preparation for a possible Ukrainian counteroffensive.
And Ukraine will probably be watching America’s midterm election outcomes this week, particularly after some Republicans warned that the celebration could limit funding for Ukraine if it wins management of the House of Representatives, as forecast.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is due to meet along with his Indian counterpart, S. Jaishankar, on Tuesday.
Also Tuesday, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will host Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson. Erdogan insists Sweden should meet sure circumstances earlier than it may possibly be a part of NATO.
The United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday is scheduled to focus on an International Atomic Energy Agency report, through which Ukraine is anticipated to be on the agenda.
What occurred final week
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused Russia of “energy terrorism,” as assaults on Ukraine’s infrastructure left greater than Four million Ukrainians without electricity.
Russia rejoined a U.N.-brokered deal to safely export grain and different agricultural items from Ukraine, on Nov. 2. Moscow had suspended its half within the deal a number of days prior after saying Ukraine had launched a drone assault on its Black Sea ships.
The Pentagon introduced $400 million in extra safety assist to Ukraine, on Nov. 4, to include 45 refurbished T-72 tanks, 1,100 Phoenix Ghost drones and different automobiles, know-how and coaching.
Iran acknowledged for the primary time providing some drones to Russia months earlier than the conflict in Ukraine however denied persevering with to provide them, on Nov. 5. Zelenskyy countered that Iran was “lying” as a result of Ukrainian forces “shoot down at least 10 Iranian drones every day.”
In-depth
Photos: A detailed-up take a look at Ukraine grain export inspections
Ukrainian troopers are choosing up new abilities — even from YouTube — to fight Russia.
For the primary time, Iran acknowledges it sent drones to Russia.
When she left Ukraine, an opera singer made room for a most precious possession.
Millions of Ukrainians have escaped the conflict. Many still can’t find enough work.
Special report
Russia’s conflict in Ukraine is altering the world: See its ripple effects in all corners of the globe.
Earlier developments
You can learn past recaps here. For context and extra in-depth tales, you could find extra of NPR’s coverage here. Also, pay attention and subscribe to NPR’s State of Ukraine podcast for updates all through the day.