Ukrainian journalist-turned-soldier Viktor Dudar’s mom (middle) grieves at his grave as he is laid to relaxation in Lviv, Ukraine, final March. Final week the world marked the primary anniversary of Russia’s large-scale invasion of Ukraine.

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Ukrainian journalist-turned-soldier Viktor Dudar’s mom (middle) grieves at his grave as he is laid to relaxation in Lviv, Ukraine, final March. Final week the world marked the primary anniversary of Russia’s large-scale invasion of Ukraine.

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

What to look at

America and its allies are attempting to press China to not present weapons to Russia, White Home nationwide safety adviser Jake Sullivan mentioned.

Belarus’ chief Viktor Lukashenko, a detailed Kremlin ally, will head to Beijing to satisfy with China’s chief Xi Jinping.

Finland’s parliament will vote on Tuesday whether or not to ratify the nation’s accession to NATO.

Additionally Tuesday, U.S. lawmakers will attend hearings in regards to the Ukraine conflict in each the Senate Armed Companies Committee and the Home subcommittee on protection appropriations.

On Wednesday, Russian International Minister Sergey Lavrov is because of attend a gathering along with his counterparts of the Group of 20 nations in New Delhi.

Friday, President Biden hosts German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on the White Home.

What occurred final week

The world marked one yr since Russia invaded Ukraine. Within the lead-up, President Biden made an unannounced go to to the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, and later to Poland.

Some Russians defied the Kremlin’s rule by protesting in opposition to the conflict in a number of cities, with one impartial Russian outlet reporting greater than 50 folks have been detained at completely different demonstrations the place they picketed, laid flowers and wrote messages.

China referred to as for a cease-fire and peace talks between Russia and Ukraine, ready paper launched on the anniversary of the invasion. Earlier within the week, Russian President Vladimir Putin and China’s high diplomat met in Moscow and pledged to strengthen ties.

Putin suspended Russia’s participation in New START, the final remaining arms management treaty with the US.

Russian forces carried out floor assaults in japanese Ukraine, close to Svatove and Kreminna, Western safety analysts mentioned.

A gathering of G-20 finance chiefs in India failed to succeed in consensus on the conflict in Ukraine, with China refusing to sentence Russia’s invasion.

In-depth

Kherson’s underground resistance: How odd folks fought Russia from the shadows.

For Ukrainians in Dubai, a brand new restaurant presents a style of residence.

The important thing traits to watch within the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

The financial conflict in opposition to Russia, a yr later.

They have been born into conflict. Now, they’re celebrating their first birthday within the U.S.

China requires a cease-fire and peace talks between Russia and Ukraine.

One yr later, a photographer displays on his time in Mariupol as Russia invaded.

Photographing a yr of conflict and resilience in Ukraine.

Putinology: the artwork of analyzing the person within the Kremlin.

She’s Ukrainian American. Her family members are in Russia. Household group texts are awkward.

After the Ukraine conflict, what comes subsequent? NATO allies do not agree.

Putin and China’s high diplomat pledge to strengthen ties.

Protection Secretary Lloyd Austin speaks to NPR’s All Issues Thought-about.

Ukraine’s start fee was already dangerously low. Then conflict broke out.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy went from comic to icon of democracy. That is how he did it.

Particular report

Russia’s conflict in Ukraine is altering the world: See our up to date report on its ripple results in all corners of the globe.

Earlier developments

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