Macron Reacts to Russian Strikes, Promises More Missiles for Ukraine
Russia attacked the city of Kryvyi Rih in Ukraine.
French President Emmanuel Macron talked about the attack. He said he felt horror.
Macron said France will send new missiles to Ukraine. These missiles can stop other missiles. They are called interceptor missiles.
The war in Ukraine started when Russia attacked the country. The war is still happening now.
Many countries help Ukraine. France is one of these countries.
Macron often talks about the war. He is a strong supporter of Ukraine.
This news happened on 22 August. It was one of the important stories of the day.
Vocabulary5 words
- horror
- a very strong bad feeling
- missiles
- weapons that fly and explode
- interceptor missiles
- weapons that stop other flying weapons
- supporter
- a person who helps another person or group
- strikes
- attacks, often from the air
Quiz
Answer key
1. Horror 2. New interceptor missiles 3. Kryvyi Rih
Fill-in-the-blank listening
Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.
Russia attacked the city of _____ in Ukraine.
French President Emmanuel Macron talked about the _____. He said he felt horror.
Macron said France will send new _____ to Ukraine.
These missiles can stop other missiles. They are called _____ missiles.
The war in Ukraine started when Russia attacked the _____.
Many countries help Ukraine. _____ is one of these countries.
Macron is a strong _____ of Ukraine.
This news happened on 22 _____.