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As the week begins, here’s a roundup of key developments from the past week and a look ahead.What to watch this week
Monday: A team from the International Atomic Energy Agency is on its way to visit the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. The IAEA’s director, Rafael Mariano Grossi, is leading the mission.
Also Monday, Ukraine said it launched a counteroffensive against Russian forces in the south. Battles will be watched for signs of Ukraine’s efforts to retake areas such as the city of Kherson.
Tuesday: European Union defense ministers and foreign ministers will meet in an informal summit in Prague, to continue through Wednesday. The foreign ministers are expected to decide on a proposed ban on Russian tourists.
Wednesday: Russia’s Vostok-2022 military exercises will begin in the country’s east, to continue through the week. China and India are among the countries expected to take part in the drills.
Thursday: The Venice Film Festival will host « Ukrainian Day, » with a series of initiatives in support of Ukraine and its artists.
Friday: Russian journalist Dmitiri Muratov will join fellow Nobel laureates at a conference on freedom of expression in Oslo.
Sunday: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will host Ukraine’s Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal for talks in Berlin.
