Russia Warns It Could Strike British Bases Over Weapons to Ukraine
Russia has issued a new threat against Britain.
Moscow said it could strike British bases because of weapons sent to Ukraine.
A Russian statement said: 'We will hit Great Britain.'
This is one of Russia's strongest warnings so far.
Britain has been sending weapons to help Ukraine in the war.
This war between Russia and Ukraine has continued for several years.
Britain is a member of NATO, a group of countries that defend each other.
NATO includes many countries in Europe and North America.
Russian President Vladimir Putin is reported to be behind this new warning.
Some reports say Putin is now targeting both London and NATO.
This shows the war may be affecting more countries, not only Ukraine.
London is the capital of the United Kingdom.
The situation between Russia and Western countries remains very tense.
Officials in Britain have not yet given a public response.
Many world leaders are watching this situation closely.
Analysts say this kind of warning could increase tension in Europe.
It is still unclear if Russia will really carry out this threat.
The war in Ukraine has already caused serious problems for global politics.
Countries supporting Ukraine could now face similar warnings from Russia.
People are worried this conflict might grow bigger.
Vocabulary10 words
- threat
- a warning that something bad will happen
- strike
- to attack a place or target
- bases
- places where soldiers or military equipment stay
- member
- a country that belongs to a group
- NATO
- a group of countries that protect each other
- situation
- the state of things happening now
- tense
- worried or difficult because of danger
- conflict
- a serious fight or disagreement
- global
- affecting the whole world
- officials
- people who work for the government
Quiz
Answer key
1. Strike British military bases 2. Britain sent weapons to Ukraine 3. True
Fill-in-the-blank listening
Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.
Russia has issued a new _____ against Britain.
Moscow said it could strike British _____ because of weapons sent to Ukraine.
This is one of Russia's strongest _____ so far.
Britain has been sending _____ to help Ukraine in the war.
Britain is a _____ of NATO, a group of countries that defend each other.
Russian President Vladimir _____ is reported to be behind this new warning.
Some reports say Putin is now targeting both London and _____.
The _____ between Russia and Western countries remains very tense.
Officials in Britain have not yet given a public _____.
The war in Ukraine has already caused serious problems for global _____.