Russia May Use Army to Save Citizens

May 13, 2026, 14:23
EuropePolitics

Introduction

Russia's parliament passed a new law. Now, the army can help Russian people who are in prison in other countries.

Main Body

The president can now send soldiers to get Russian citizens. This happens if a foreign court puts them in jail. Russia does not follow the rules of some international courts. Russia says Western courts are not fair. They say these courts hurt people for their political ideas. Russia wants to protect its people from these courts. Some people think this law is a warning. The International Criminal Court wants to arrest President Putin. This law helps Russia fight those orders. Other experts say the law is just for show.

Conclusion

The president must sign the law. It will start in ten days.

Learning

πŸ’‘ The 'Who Does What' Pattern

Look at these short sentences from the text:

  • "The president can send soldiers"
  • "The army can help people"
  • "Russia wants to protect its people"

The Secret: In English, we usually put the Person/Group first, then the Action, then the Target.

Person β†’\rightarrow Action β†’\rightarrow Target

πŸ›  Simple Word Swaps

You can change the people to talk about different things using the same pattern:

  1. The teacher β†’\rightarrow helps β†’\rightarrow the student.
  2. The doctor β†’\rightarrow saves β†’\rightarrow the patient.
  3. My friend β†’\rightarrow calls β†’\rightarrow me.

⚠️ Note on 'Can'

In the article, we see "can help" and "can send."

Use can when something is possible.

  • I can speak English. β†’\rightarrow (It is possible for me)
  • The army can help. β†’\rightarrow (It is possible for the army)

Vocabulary Learning

parliament
A group of people who make laws for a country
Example:The parliament will vote on the new law tomorrow.
law
A rule that everyone must follow
Example:The new law says the army can help prisoners abroad.
army
A group of soldiers who protect a country
Example:The army will travel to help Russian citizens in jail.
prison
A place where people are kept as punishment for crimes
Example:She is in prison in another country.
president
The leader of a country
Example:The president signed the new law yesterday.
soldiers
People who work in the army
Example:Soldiers will be sent to help the prisoners.
foreign
From another country
Example:A foreign court is trying the case.
court
A place where judges decide legal cases
Example:The court put the prisoners in jail.
jail
A place where people are kept while waiting for trial
Example:They were put in jail by the foreign court.
rules
Guidelines that people must follow
Example:Russia does not follow the rules of some international courts.
international
Involving more than one country
Example:The International Criminal Court can arrest the president.
fair
Treating people equally and justly
Example:Russia says Western courts are not fair.
hurt
To cause pain or injury
Example:These courts hurt people for their political ideas.
political
Related to government or politics
Example:He was punished for his political ideas.
protect
To keep someone safe from danger
Example:Russia wants to protect its people from these courts.
warn
To tell someone about a danger
Example:Some people think this law is a warning.
arrest
To take someone into custody by law
Example:The court wants to arrest President Putin.
fight
To oppose or struggle against something
Example:The law helps Russia fight those orders.
expert
A person who knows a lot about something
Example:Other experts say the law is just for show.
show
To display or demonstrate something
Example:The law is only a show to the public.
sign
To put your name on a document to agree with it
Example:The president must sign the law.
start
To begin or begin to happen
Example:The law will start in ten days.
days
Units of time equal to 24 hours
Example:The law will be in effect after ten days.