Changes in the War Between Russia and Ukraine

Apr 29, 2026, 11:02
EuropePolitics

Introduction

The United States is changing its leader in Ukraine. Peace talks are not moving forward.

Main Body

Julie Davis was the US leader in Ukraine. She is leaving in June. Some people say she is unhappy because the US gives less help to Ukraine. Now, the US is not helping with peace talks because they are busy with Iran. Ukraine is using new technology. They stopped 33,000 Russian drones in March. Ukraine also hit Russian energy buildings far away. Other countries want to buy these Ukrainian systems. Ukraine needs money. The European Union gave them a loan of 90 billion euros. This money helps them buy weapons and pay for things until 2027. Ukraine is angry with Israel. They say Israel took stolen grain. Also, the UK and other countries say NATO must stay strong and help Ukraine.

Conclusion

Ukraine needs money from Europe. They are using more drones because US help is changing.

Learning

💡 The "Power of Now" (Present Continuous)

In this text, we see how to describe things happening right now or these days.

The Pattern: Am/Is/Are + Action word + ing

Examples from the text:

  • The US is changing its leader → It is happening now.
  • Ukraine is using new technology → This is their current method.
  • The US is not helping → A current negative situation.

💰 Money Words (Simple Vocabulary)

To reach A2, you need these basic words for finances:

  1. Loan →\rightarrow Money you borrow (you must pay it back).
  2. Buy →\rightarrow To give money to get something.
  3. Pay for →\rightarrow To give money for a service or item.

🌍 Who is doing what? (Quick Logic)

  • Ukraine →\rightarrow needs money / uses drones.
  • US →\rightarrow changing leaders / busy with Iran.
  • EU →\rightarrow gave a loan.

Vocabulary Learning

leader (n.)
chief / main person in charge主要領導者
Example:The leader of the project will meet with the team tomorrow.
leaving (v.)
going away / departing離開
Example:She is leaving the office at 5 p.m.
unhappy (adj.)
not happy / sad不開心
Example:He felt unhappy after the meeting.
help (v.)
assist / support幫助
Example:Can you help me carry these boxes?
busy (adj.)
occupied / having a lot to do忙碌的
Example:I am busy with my homework.
technology (n.)
methods / tools using science科技
Example:New technology can make life easier.
stopped (v.)
ceased / ended停止
Example:The traffic stopped after the accident.
drones (n.)
unmanned aircraft無人機
Example:The drones flew over the city.
energy (n.)
power / electricity能源
Example:Solar energy is clean.
building (n.)
structure / edifice建築物
Example:The building is very tall.
countries (n.)
nations / states國家
Example:Many countries joined the conference.
buy (v.)
purchase購買
Example:I want to buy a new phone.
money (n.)
currency / funds錢
Example:She has a lot of money.
loan (n.)
borrowed money貸款
Example:He took a loan to buy a car.
pay (v.)
give money in exchange付錢
Example:Please pay the bill.
angry (adj.)
upset / mad生氣的
Example:He was angry when he lost his keys.
grain (n.)
cereal / food穀物
Example:Grain is grown in the fields.
strong (adj.)
powerful / robust強壯的
Example:She has a strong voice.
more (adj./adv.)
additional / greater更多
Example:I need more time.
changing (adj./v.)
becoming different變化的
Example:The weather is changing quickly.