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Russia-Ukraine war: A weekly recap and look ahead (Aug. 29)

Catch up on key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
People attend a ceremony for the fallen soldiers of Ukraine on the Field of Mars on Aug. 24 in Lviv, Ukraine. The day marked six months since the start of Russia's large-scale invasion of Ukraine, as well as Ukraine's Independence Day.
Updated August 29, 2022 at 12:38 PM ET

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. The IAEA's director, Rafael Mariano Grossi, is leading the mission.

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