Ukraine and Russia Fight Despite Peace Talks

May 6, 2026, 22:29
AfricaInternational

Introduction

Ukraine and Russia say they want to stop fighting. But they do not agree on the dates. Both countries are still attacking each other with missiles.

Main Body

Ukraine said they would stop fighting on May 6. Russia said they would stop fighting only on May 8 and 9. Ukraine says Russia is lying. They believe Russia only wants a quiet day for its big military parade. Russia used drones and bombs to hit cities in Ukraine. Many people died in Zaporizhzhia and Kramatorsk. Ukraine used new missiles to hit factories in Russia. Because of this, Russia changed its parade and limited internet in Moscow. The US is selling new weapons to Ukraine. The UK is giving money to help Ukraine. Russia told its diplomats to leave Kyiv. Russia thinks Ukraine will attack during the May 9 holiday.

Conclusion

The situation is dangerous. Both countries are ready to fight and continue to send missiles.

Learning

The 'Action' Word Power

In this story, we see how to describe things happening right now or regularly using simple patterns.

1. The 'Doing' Pattern Look at how these words work:

  • Stop → Fighting
  • Selling → Weapons
  • Giving → Money

When we add -ing, we often describe the activity itself. Example: "Stop fighting" means stop the activity of war.

2. Who does what? English is like a train: Person/Place → Action → Object

  • Russia (Who) → used (Action) → drones (What)
  • The UK (Who) → is giving (Action) → money (What)

Quick Tip: To reach A2, always put the 'doer' first. Don't mix the order!

3. Helpful Small Words These words connect your ideas:

  • But: Used when the second part is a surprise. (They want peace, BUT they fight.)
  • Because: Used to explain why. (Russia changed the parade BECAUSE of missiles.)

Vocabulary Learning

stop (v.)
to bring something to an end
Example:They decided to stop fighting.
stop
To end an action
Example:We will stop fighting.
fight (v.)
to have a battle or argument
Example:The two countries will fight for control.
fight
To have a conflict or battle
Example:They plan to fight again.
agree (v.)
to have the same opinion
Example:They agree on the dates.
agree
To have the same opinion
Example:We agree on the dates.
attack (v.)
to try to harm or damage
Example:Russia will attack during the holiday.
date
A specific day
Example:They chose a date for the meeting.
countries (n.)
a nation with its own government
Example:The countries are still fighting.
country
A nation
Example:Each country has its own rules.
missiles (n.)
small weapons that fly and explode
Example:They used missiles to hit cities.
attack
To strike or harm
Example:They will attack the city.
drones (n.)
small flying machines that can carry bombs
Example:Russia used drones to attack.
missile
A weapon that flies
Example:The missile hit the target.
bombs (n.)
explosive devices that cause damage
Example:Bombs were dropped on the city.
bomb
An explosive device
Example:The bomb exploded.
cities (n.)
large towns where many people live
Example:Many people died in the cities.
drone
An unmanned flying machine
Example:The drone flew over the city.
factories (n.)
places where goods are made
Example:The missiles hit factories.
city
A large town
Example:The city was damaged.
internet (n.)
a global network of computers
Example:Internet was limited in Moscow.
factory
A place where goods are made
Example:The factory produces cars.
money (n.)
currency used to buy goods
Example:The UK is giving money to help.
internet
A global network of computers
Example:We use the internet to learn.
money
Currency used for buying
Example:They need money for food.
holiday
A special day for celebration
Example:The holiday is on May 9.
dangerous
Able to cause harm
Example:The situation is dangerous.
continue
To keep doing
Example:They will continue the attack.
send
To give or deliver
Example:They send missiles.
ready
Prepared to act
Example:They are ready to fight.
quiet
Not noisy or calm
Example:They want a quiet day.
lie
To say something that is not true
Example:He is lying.
new
Recently made or different
Example:They have new missiles.
use
To employ
Example:They use drones.
hit
To strike
Example:The missile hit the factory.
die
To stop living
Example:Many people died.
parade
A public display of marching
Example:They planned a parade.
military
Relating to the armed forces
Example:Military forces attacked.
diplomats
People who represent a country
Example:Diplomats left Kyiv.
Ukraine
A country in Eastern Europe
Example:Ukraine is fighting.
Russia
A large country in Eurasia
Example:Russia is attacking.
Moscow
The capital city of Russia
Example:They changed the parade in Moscow.
Kyiv
The capital city of Ukraine
Example:Diplomats left Kyiv.
US
The United States of America
Example:The US sells weapons.
UK
The United Kingdom
Example:The UK gives money.