Russia and Ukraine Start Fighting Again

May 12, 2026, 19:36
AsiaInternational

Introduction

Russia and Ukraine are fighting again. The USA helped them stop the war for three days, but that time is now over.

Main Body

Russia and Ukraine both used drones to attack each other. Russia attacked power plants and cities. Ukraine attacked Russian areas. Both sides say the other side started the fight. Russia tested a very big and strong missile. President Putin says this missile is the best in the world. He says it can hit any target. He wants to use these missiles by the end of the year. Germany and Ukraine want to work together. They want to build drones and train soldiers. Also, the European Union wants to punish Russia with new rules because Russia took Ukrainian children. Ukraine has a problem at home. The government is checking a man named Andriy Yermak. They say he stole a lot of money.

Conclusion

The war is active again. The leaders do not agree on how to make peace.

Learning

⚡ The 'Action' Connection

In this news story, we see how to describe things happening right now or in a general way using simple action words (verbs).

1. The 'S' Rule (Singular) When one person or one thing does an action, we add an -s to the word:

  • Putin says... →\rightarrow (One person)
  • Russia attacks... →\rightarrow (One country)
  • It hits... →\rightarrow (One missile)

2. The No-'S' Rule (Plural) When many people or things do an action, the -s disappears:

  • Leaders agree... →\rightarrow (Many people)
  • They want... →\rightarrow (Many people)

3. Useful Power-Words from the Text

  • To stop →\rightarrow Finish something.
  • To hit →\rightarrow Touch something with force.
  • To steal →\rightarrow Take something that is not yours.

Quick Look: Contrast

  • Wrong: He say it is the best. →\rightarrow (Missing 's')
  • Right: He says it is the best. ✓\checkmark

Vocabulary Learning

war
a large, violent conflict between countries or groups
Example:The war in Ukraine has caused many people to leave their homes.
attack
to try to harm or destroy something or someone
Example:Russia attacked power plants in Ukraine.
drone
a small aircraft that flies without a pilot
Example:Both countries used drones to spy on each other.
missile
a weapon that is launched and flies to a target
Example:President Putin tested a very strong missile.
soldier
a person who fights for a country in the army
Example:They want to train soldiers to defend their cities.
build
to make something by putting parts together
Example:Germany and Ukraine want to build drones together.
train
to practice so you can become better at something
Example:They want to train soldiers for the war.
government
the group of people who run a country
Example:The government is checking a man for stealing money.
money
things like coins or bills that people use to buy things
Example:They say he stole a lot of money.
peace
a state of calm and no fighting
Example:The leaders do not agree on how to make peace.