Macron Reacts to Russian Strikes, Promises More Missiles for Ukraine
French President Emmanuel Macron has spoken out after Russian strikes hit the city of Kryvyi Rih in Ukraine.
Macron said he felt horror when he heard about the attack. His comments came as part of ongoing news about the war in Ukraine.
The French president also announced that France will send new interceptor missiles to Ukraine. These weapons are used to stop enemy missiles before they hit a target.
The war between Russia and Ukraine has continued for a long time. Many strikes have hit Ukrainian cities, causing damage and harming civilians.
France is one of several countries that support Ukraine during the conflict. This support includes weapons, money, and political help.
Macron has often spoken about the war and has criticized Russian actions. He regularly meets with other world leaders to discuss the situation.
This announcement about missiles was one of the top three news stories about the war on 22 August, according to reports.
The exact number of missiles and the timing of delivery were not given in the report. More details may come later from French officials.
Vocabulary7 words
- horror
- a very strong feeling of shock and sadness
- interceptor missiles
- weapons made to stop other missiles in the air
- strikes
- military attacks, often by air
- civilians
- ordinary people who are not soldiers
- conflict
- a fight or war between groups
- criticized
- said something is bad or wrong
- officials
- people who have an important job in government
Quiz
Answer key
1. Kryvyi Rih 2. Interceptor missiles 3. False
Fill-in-the-blank listening
Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.
French President Emmanuel Macron has spoken out after Russian _____ hit the city of Kryvyi Rih.
Macron said he felt _____ when he heard about the attack.
The French president also announced that France will send new _____ missiles to Ukraine.
These weapons are used to stop enemy missiles before they hit a _____.
The war between Russia and Ukraine has continued for a long _____.
France is one of several countries that _____ Ukraine during the conflict.
Macron has often spoken about the war and has _____ Russian actions.
This announcement was one of the top three news _____ about the war on 22 August.
Discussion questions
- Why do you think countries like France send weapons to support Ukraine?
- What is the purpose of interceptor missiles in a war?
- How do you think leaders like Macron decide when to speak publicly about a war?
- What effects might ongoing strikes have on people living in cities like Kryvyi Rih?