Video of President Putin

May 13, 2026, 08:22
EuropePolitics

Introduction

The Kremlin showed a video of President Putin. In the video, he talks to a man at a hotel in Moscow.

Main Body

Some news reports say President Putin stays in secret rooms for safety. The Kremlin shared this video to show he is not alone. But the man in the video is not a stranger. His name is Alexander Bazarny. He worked for security companies that protect the President's houses. Putin often does this. He talks to people who work for the government. He does not like to talk to people he does not know.

Conclusion

The government says Putin is open to people, but other reports say he is hidden.

Learning

⚡ The 'Does Not' Pattern

In this story, we see a pattern used to describe things that do not happen or people who do not do things. For A2 English, mastering this is key to describing habits and facts.

The Rule: When we talk about one person (he, she, it), we use does not + the basic action word.

Examples from the text:

  • He does not like to talk... (Not: He does not likes)
  • He does not know... (Not: He does not knows)

Quick Logic Check:

  • Positive: He likes (Add 's')
  • Negative: He does not like (Remove 's' → use 'does not')

Common Words to use with this:

  • Does not want →\rightarrow He doesn't want the cake.
  • Does not have →\rightarrow She doesn't have a car.
  • Does not live →\rightarrow It does not live here.

Vocabulary Learning

Kremlin
The main government building in Moscow, the official residence of the Russian president.
Example:The Kremlin is a famous building in Moscow.
video
A recording of moving pictures and sound that can be watched.
Example:I watched a video about animals.
talks
To speak with someone, usually to share information or ideas.
Example:He talks to his friend every day.
hotel
A place where people stay for a short time and pay for rooms.
Example:We stayed at a hotel during our trip.
secret
Something kept hidden from others.
Example:She kept a secret about her birthday.
safety
The condition of being protected from danger.
Example:Safety is very important when using a ladder.
alone
By oneself, without other people.
Example:He likes to read alone in the library.
stranger
A person you do not know.
Example:The stranger in the picture was a new neighbor.
security
Measures taken to protect people or property.
Example:Security guards checked our bags.
protect
To keep safe from harm.
Example:The shield protects the soldier.
government
The group that runs a country or city.
Example:The government announced new rules.
hidden
Not visible or known.
Example:The treasure was hidden under the floor.