Prince Harry Visits Ukraine and Asks for Help; Trump and Russia React

Apr 24, 2026, 15:47

Introduction

Prince Harry went to Ukraine without telling anyone first. He visited a place called Bucha. He works with a group. The group removes landmines. He gave a speech and asked the United States to help Ukraine. US President Donald Trump said Harry does not speak for the UK. Russian TV also criticized him.

Main Body

In Bucha, Prince Harry walked in a minefield. He tested new machines. The machines find and remove mines. These machines include a robot dog. He said the work to clear mines will take 20 to 40 years. He remembered his mother, Princess Diana. She also worked on landmines in Angola. At a meeting in Kyiv, Prince Harry spoke. He said he is not a politician but a soldier and helper. He asked President Putin of Russia to stop the war. He said the war hurts everyone. He also asked the United States to keep its promises. He talked about promises from the US. The US made these promises when Ukraine gave up its nuclear weapons. President Trump heard about Harry's speech. He told reporters that Harry does not speak for the UK. Trump said he speaks for the UK more than Harry does. He also asked about Harry's wife. Russian TV called Harry a 'clown'. They remembered a time in 2005. At that time, Harry wore a Nazi costume. Harry said that was a big mistake.

Conclusion

Prince Harry's visit got different reactions. Some people liked his work. The US president did not agree with him. Russian media said bad things about him. Soon, King Charles III will visit the US. President Trump said this visit could help the US and UK be friends again.

Vocabulary Learning

mistake (n.)
something wrong or incorrect錯誤；過失
Example:Harry said wearing a Nazi costume was a big mistake.
promise (n.)
a statement that you will definitely do something承諾；保證
Example:He talked about promises from the US to Ukraine.
remove (v.)
take something away移除；清除
Example:The group removes landmines from the ground.
speech (n.)
a formal talk to a group of people演講；發言
Example:He gave a speech and asked the United States to help Ukraine.
visit (v.)
go to see a place or person探訪；參觀
Example:Prince Harry visited Ukraine without telling anyone first.

Sentence Learning

He gave a speech and asked the United States to help Ukraine.
Connector: and: "And" connects two actions: giving a speech and asking for help.「and」連接兩個動作：發表演說和請求幫助。
He said he is not a politician but a soldier and helper.
Connector: but: "But" shows contrast between being a politician and being a soldier/helper.「but」顯示對比：不是政治家，而是士兵和幫助者。
The US made these promises when Ukraine gave up its nuclear weapons.
Time Marker: when: "When" indicates the time the promises were made: at the time Ukraine gave up nuclear weapons.「when」表示承諾做出的時間：在烏克蘭放棄核武器之時。
At that time, Harry wore a Nazi costume.
Time Marker: At that time: "At that time" tells us when Harry wore the costume: a specific past moment.「At that time」告訴我們哈利穿著服裝的時間：一個特定的過去時刻。
In Bucha, Prince Harry walked in a minefield.
Prepositional Phrase: In Bucha: "In Bucha" gives the location where Prince Harry walked.「In Bucha」提供了哈利王子行走的地點。