Problems for Russia

May 15, 2026, 09:00
EuropePolitics

Introduction

Russia has many problems now. The war in Ukraine is hard for their army and their money.

Main Body

Ukraine uses small flying robots called drones. These drones kill many Russian soldiers. Russia loses more land and more people every month. Russia has no workers because many men are in the war. Small businesses are losing money. Ukraine also hits Russian oil factories with missiles. President Putin is afraid. He has more guards now. The government stops people from using the internet. The leaders are worried about the people in the country.

Conclusion

Russia's army is weak and the economy is bad. This makes the country unstable.

Learning

πŸ’‘ The 'Comparing More' Trick

In this text, we see how to describe things that are increasing or growing. This is a key step for A2 English.

The Pattern: More + [Thing/Person] β†’ A larger amount

Examples from the text:

  • More land
  • More people
  • More guards

Why use this? Instead of saying "a lot," use more when you want to show that the number is going up compared to before.

πŸ› οΈ Simple Word Pairings

Notice how the writer connects a person/thing to a feeling or state:

  • Army β†’ weak
  • Economy β†’ bad
  • President β†’ afraid

Quick Rule: [Subject] + [is/are] + [Simple Adjective]. Example: The country is unstable.

Vocabulary Learning

war (n.)
a serious fight between countries or groups
Example:The war in Ukraine is hard for their army.
army (n.)
a group of soldiers who protect a country
Example:Russia's army is weak.
money (n.)
the paper or coins used to buy things
Example:Their money is hard to keep.
small (adj.)
not big in size or amount
Example:Ukraine uses small flying robots.
flying (adj.)
moving through the air
Example:These are flying drones.
drones (n.)
small unmanned aircraft that can fly
Example:The drones kill many soldiers.
kill (v.)
to make someone die
Example:These drones kill many Russian soldiers.
land (n.)
the ground or territory of a country
Example:Russia loses more land every month.
people (n.)
human beings
Example:Russia loses more people every month.
month (n.)
a period of about 30 days
Example:Every month Russia loses more land.
workers (n.)
people who do jobs
Example:Russia has no workers because many men are in the war.
business (n.)
a company or trade activity
Example:Small businesses are losing money.
oil (n.)
a liquid used for fuel
Example:Ukraine hits Russian oil factories with missiles.
missiles (n.)
weapons that fly and explode
Example:Ukraine also hits Russian oil factories with missiles.
president (n.)
the head of a country
Example:President Putin is afraid.
guard (n.)
a person who protects or watches over something
Example:He has more guards now.
government (n.)
the group that runs a country
Example:The government stops people from using the internet.
internet (n.)
a worldwide computer network
Example:The government stops people from using the internet.
leaders (n.)
people who are in charge
Example:The leaders are worried about the people.
country (n.)
a place that has its own government
Example:The leaders are worried about the people in the country.
economy (n.)
the system of making and using money and goods
Example:Russia's economy is bad.
weak (adj.)
not strong
Example:Russia's army is weak.
bad (adj.)
not good
Example:Russia's economy is bad.
unstable (adj.)
not steady or steady
Example:This makes the country unstable.