Moscow Stops Internet and Airports for Holiday

May 5, 2026, 19:07
EuropePolitics

Introduction

The Russian government stopped mobile internet and closed airports in Moscow. They did this for the Victory Day parade on May 9th.

Main Body

The government wants to stop drones from Ukraine. Because of this, the Victory Day parade is smaller. There are no big tanks or many students. There are many police and guards to protect President Putin. Russia also wants to control the internet. They want people to use only a few websites. They want to stop VPNs. Some people are unhappy because the internet does not work well. The government says these rules stop terrorism. But other people say the government just wants to control information. Many people still use VPNs to see the world.

Conclusion

Moscow has a lot of security now. The internet is slow and the holiday is smaller.

Learning

💡 The 'Want' Pattern

In this story, we see a very useful word: Want.

When you are at an A2 level, you need to describe desires or goals. Look at how it is used here:

  • The government wants to stop drones.
  • They want people to use few websites.
  • The government just wants to control information.

How to use it: Person →\rightarrow want/wants →\rightarrow to →\rightarrow action

Examples for you:

  • I want to learn English.
  • He wants to go home.
  • We want to see the world.

⚡ Quick Word Swap

Instead of saying something is "not big," use Smaller.

  • The parade is smaller.

(Big →\rightarrow Smaller)

🛠️ Basic Logic: Because

Use Because to explain why something happens.

  • The parade is smaller because of drones.

(Reason →\rightarrow Result)

Vocabulary Learning

stop (v.)
to bring to an end or halt
Example:The government decided to stop the drones flying over the city.
internet (n.)
a global network that connects computers
Example:Many people cannot use the internet because it is blocked.
airport (n.)
a place where airplanes land and take off
Example:The airport in Moscow was closed for the holiday.
holiday (n.)
a day of celebration or rest
Example:The Victory Day parade is a special holiday in Russia.
government (n.)
the group that runs a country
Example:The government announced new rules for internet use.
mobile (adj.)
able to move or be moved easily
Example:The government stopped mobile internet for the parade.
parade (n.)
a march with music and displays
Example:The Victory Day parade is watched by many people.
drone (n.)
an unmanned aircraft that flies by itself
Example:The government wants to stop drones from Ukraine.
police (n.)
law‑enforcement officers who keep order
Example:Police and guards protect the president during the parade.
protect (v.)
to keep safe from danger or harm
Example:The police are there to protect the crowd.
website (n.)
a page on the internet that gives information
Example:People are told to use only a few websites during the holiday.
slow (adj.)
taking a long time to move or work
Example:The internet is slow during the holiday celebrations.