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Russia-Ukraine war: A weekly recap and look ahead (Sept. 12)

Catch up on key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
A Ukrainian soldier stands atop an abandoned Russian tank near a village on the outskirts of Izium, in the Kharkiv region, eastern Ukraine. Ukraine said its swift offensive took significant ground back from Russia.

As the week begins, here's a look ahead and a roundup of key developments from the past week.

What to watch this week

Ukraine's counteroffensive is expected to continue, and military analysts will watch for signs of recaptured territory, as well as Russian counterattacks and other moves.

Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to meet China's Xi Jinping and

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