Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 263

Because the Russia-Ukraine warfare enters its 263rd day, we check out the principle developments.

Ukrainians collect in downtown Kherson to rejoice the recapture of their metropolis [File: Yevhenii Zavhorodnii]

Right here is the state of affairs because it stands on Sunday, November 13.

Combating

• Residents of the southern Ukrainian metropolis of Kherson celebrated Russian troops’ withdrawal – one of many greatest navy achievements for Kyiv since Moscow invaded almost 9 months in the past.
• Russian forces destroyed essential infrastructure – together with communications, water, warmth, and electrical energy – in Kherson earlier than their withdrawal, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated.
• Ukraine’s Nationwide Police chief Ihor Klymenko stated 200 officers had been at work within the metropolis, establishing checkpoints and documenting proof of potential warfare crimes.
• About 70 % of the Kherson area stays below Moscow’s management, with Russian troops fortifying their battle strains on the japanese financial institution of the Dnieper River.
• Russia stated the Ukrainian metropolis of Henichesk, positioned on the Sea of Azov, is now the Kherson area’s momentary administrative capital.

Diplomacy

• Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Iranian counterpart President Ebrahim Raisi mentioned deepening cooperation on political, commerce and financial issues in a telephone name.
• Russia stated there was no settlement but to increase a deal permitting Ukraine to export grain by the Black Sea, repeating its insistence on unhindered entry to world markets for its personal meals and fertiliser exports.
• Turkey is dedicated to searching for peace talks between Russia and Ukraine, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan stated. “We're engaged on tips on how to create a peace hall right here, like we had the grain hall.”
• Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen referred to as for unity on the East Asia Summit, telling the gathering – together with Russia, China and america – that present international tensions have taken a toll on everybody.
• Famend British avenue artist Banksy seems to be behind the paintings that just lately appeared on a destroyed constructing in Ukraine.