Former Russian Minister Goes to USA

May 3, 2026, 15:44
EuropePolitics

Introduction

Denis Butsaev was a Deputy Minister in Russia. He left his job and moved to the United States.

Main Body

Denis Butsaev is 49 years old. The Prime Minister fired him on April 22. He traveled to Belarus and Georgia. Then he went to the USA. He did this even though the Russian security police were watching. Russia is looking for stolen money in a big company. Butsaev led this company. The police are checking the leaders. We do not know if Butsaev broke the law. Other people in Russia are worried. Some say the President has wrong information. Also, the army is taking more men to fight in the war. Some people are leaving Russia to stay safe. Ksenia Maximova helps these people in the UK.

Conclusion

Denis Butsaev is now in the USA. Russia has problems with money and the army.

Learning

🚩 Movement & Change

Look at these three words from the text:

  • Left (He left his job)
  • Moved (He moved to the USA)
  • Went (He went to the USA)

These are past versions of common action words. We use them to tell a story about something that already happened.

How it works: Present →\rightarrow Past

  • Leave →\rightarrow Left
  • Move →\rightarrow Moved
  • Go →\rightarrow Went

💡 The "ING" Habit

In the story, we see: watching, looking, checking, and leaving.

When you see -ing, it often means the action is happening right now or is a continuing process.

  • The police are checking... →\rightarrow They are doing it today.
  • People are leaving... →\rightarrow It is happening currently.

Tip: Always look for the word 'are' or 'is' before the -ing word to describe a current situation.

Vocabulary Learning

Deputy (n.)
A person who helps a higher official.
Example:The deputy mayor helped organize the event.
minister (n.)
Official who runs a ministry.
Example:The minister announced new rules.
Minister (n.)
A government official who runs a department.
Example:The minister of health announced new rules.
deputy (n.)
Assistant to a higher official.
Example:The deputy helped the minister.
Fired (v.)
To be removed from a job.
Example:He was fired after the meeting.
fired (v.)
To remove someone from a job.
Example:He was fired from his job.
Traveled (v.)
To go from one place to another.
Example:She traveled to France for vacation.
traveled (v.)
To go from one place to another.
Example:She traveled to Paris.
Security (n.)
Measures to keep people safe.
Example:Airport security checks all bags.
watching (v.)
Looking at someone or something carefully.
Example:The police were watching him.
Watching (v.)
Looking at something to see what happens.
Example:The police were watching the street.
stolen (adj.)
Taken without permission.
Example:The stolen money was hidden.
Looking (v.)
Searching for something.
Example:They are looking for missing money.
company (n.)
A business that sells goods or services.
Example:The company sells computers.
Stolen (adj.)
Taken without permission.
Example:The stolen car was found near the river.
leaders (n.)
People who guide or direct others.
Example:Leaders discussed the plan.
Company (n.)
A business that sells goods or services.
Example:He works for a big company.
law (n.)
Rules that people must follow.
Example:The law protects citizens.
Leaders (n.)
People who guide or direct others.
Example:Leaders must make good decisions.
president (n.)
Head of a country.
Example:The president spoke to the nation.
President (n.)
The head of a country.
Example:The president gave a speech.
army (n.)
Group of soldiers who protect a country.
Example:The army trains soldiers.
War (n.)
A conflict between countries.
Example:The war ended after many years.
war (n.)
A fight between countries or groups.
Example:The war caused many problems.
Leaving (v.)
Going away from a place.
Example:She is leaving for school.
safe (adj.)
Free from danger or harm.
Example:The house is safe.
Safe (adj.)
Not dangerous.
Example:The house is safe from storms.
help (v.)
To give assistance to someone.
Example:She helps people.
Help (v.)
To give support or assistance.
Example:He helps his friends with homework.
people (n.)
Human beings in general.
Example:People gather in the square.
job (n.)
Work that someone does for pay.
Example:He has a new job.
money (n.)
Currency used for buying and selling.
Example:They need more money.
USA (n.)
United States of America, a country in North America.
Example:I live in the USA.
UK (n.)
United Kingdom, a country in Europe.
Example:She works in the UK.
Russia (n.)
Country in Eastern Europe and Northern Asia.
Example:Russia is a large country.
Belarus (n.)
Country in Eastern Europe.
Example:Belarus has many forests.
Georgia (n.)
Country in Eastern Europe.
Example:Georgia is in Europe.
United States (n.)
Country in North America, also called USA.
Example:The United States is big.