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Putin Warns of Bigger Attacks on Kyiv

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Russian President Vladimir Putin has promised new attacks on Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine, calling them "much more destructive".

He said the attacks would be a form of retaliation, meaning Russia is responding to actions taken against it.

The war between Russia and Ukraine has continued for a long time, with both sides carrying out regular strikes.

Meanwhile, Ukraine has carried out its own attacks inside Russian territory, targeting oil refineries.

A refinery is a large facility where crude oil is processed into fuel and other products.

One author, Marie-La, commented on the effect of these Ukrainian strikes on Russia's economy.

She said that hitting Russian refineries and e-commerce could cause a large part of the Russian economy to collapse.

E-commerce refers to buying and selling goods over the internet, which has become an important part of many economies.

To collapse means to suddenly fail or fall apart, and the comment suggests these strikes could seriously damage Russia's financial system.

The situation remains tense, as both countries continue military actions against each other.

Putin's statement suggests that Russia may increase the scale or force of its attacks on Ukraine's capital in the near future.

No further details were given about when these new attacks might take place.

The conflict, which has lasted for years, continues to affect both military and economic conditions in the region.

International observers continue to watch how both sides respond to these developments.

Vocabulary10 words

destructive
causing serious damage
retaliation
an action taken in response to an attack
strikes
sudden military attacks
refineries
factories that turn crude oil into fuel
e-commerce
buying and selling online
collapse
to suddenly fail or break down
economy
the system of money and trade in a country
territory
land controlled by a country
military
related to the armed forces
conflict
a serious disagreement or fight

Quiz

1. What did Vladimir Putin promise regarding Kyiv?
2. What has Ukraine targeted inside Russia?
3. According to the author quoted, what could Ukrainian strikes cause?

Fill-in-the-blank listening

Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has promised new attacks on _____, the capital of Ukraine.

He said the attacks would be a form of _____.

The war between Russia and Ukraine has continued for a long _____.

Ukraine has carried out its own attacks inside Russian _____.

Ukraine has targeted oil _____ in Russia.

A refinery is a facility where crude oil is processed into _____.

One author commented on the effect of these strikes on Russia's _____.

She said hitting refineries and _____ could hurt Russia's economy.

This could cause a large part of the economy to _____.

The situation remains _____ as both countries continue military actions.

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