EU and UK Punish Russia for Taking Ukrainian Children

May 11, 2026, 16:31
EuropePolitics

Introduction

The European Union (EU) and the United Kingdom (UK) have new rules. They want to stop Russia from taking children from Ukraine.

Main Body

The EU stopped 16 people and 7 groups from using their money. These people took Ukrainian children to Russia. They forced the children to learn Russian ideas. About 20,000 children went to Russia, but only 2,100 came home. The UK also punished 85 people and groups. Some of these people took children by force. Other people told lies about the war to help Russia. These leaders want to protect the children. They want the children to keep their own language and home.

Conclusion

Now, the EU and UK have laws to stop these people and their lies.

Learning

πŸ› οΈ Building Sentences with 'Want'

In this text, we see a very useful pattern for A2 learners: Want + To + Action.

When you desire a specific result, use this simple formula: Person β†’ want β†’ to β†’ verb

Examples from the text:

  • They want to stop Russia...
  • They want to protect the children...
  • They want the children to keep... (Here, we add a person after 'want')

πŸ“¦ The 'People' Words

Notice how the article describes groups of humans. To move to A2, you need to distinguish between individuals and collections:

  1. People (General humans) β†’ "16 people"
  2. Groups (Collections of people) β†’ "7 groups"
  3. Leaders (People in charge) β†’ "These leaders"

βš–οΈ Simple Opposites

Look at how the story moves from bad actions to good goals:

  • Took (stole/moved) β‡Œ\rightleftharpoons Came home (returned)
  • Lies (false things) β‡Œ\rightleftharpoons Protect (keep safe)

Vocabulary Learning

stop
to make something cease
Example:The EU wants to stop Russia from taking children.
children
young human beings who are not adults
Example:The children were taken to Russia.
home
the place where you live
Example:Only 2,100 children came home.
law
a rule made by a government
Example:The EU and UK have laws to stop these people.
punish
to give a penalty for wrongdoing
Example:The UK punished 85 people.
group
a number of people together
Example:The EU stopped 16 people and 7 groups.
money
the value used to buy things
Example:The EU stopped 16 people from using their money.
force
to make someone do something by using power
Example:Some of these people took children by force.
war
a fight between countries
Example:Other people told lies about the war.
language
the words and sounds used by people
Example:They want the children to keep their own language.
keep
to hold onto something
Example:The children should keep their own language.
protect
to keep safe from harm
Example:The leaders want to protect the children.
rules
instructions that tell how to behave
Example:The EU and UK have new rules.
new
recently made or discovered
Example:The EU has new rules.
people
human beings in general
Example:The EU stopped 16 people.