The EU and New Rules for Russia
歐盟與針對俄羅斯的新規定
Introduction
The European Union (EU) wants to add new countries. At the same time, it wants to stop Russia from using its money.
歐盟希望加入新國家，同時也想阻止俄羅斯使用其資金。
Main Body
Serbia wants to join the EU. But the EU says Serbia has problems. The courts are not free and some journalists are in danger. Also, Serbia does not agree with the EU about Russia.
塞爾維亞想要加入歐盟。但歐盟表示塞爾維亞存在問題。法院並不自由，且部分記者面臨危險。此外，塞爾維亞在俄羅斯問題上與歐盟意見不一。
France and Germany have a new plan. They want countries like Moldova to join the EU slowly. These countries can attend meetings, but they cannot vote yet. Some people like this plan. Other people think it takes too long.
法國與德國有一個新計劃。他們希望像摩爾多瓦這樣的國家能逐步加入歐盟。這些國家可以參加會議，但目前還不能投票。有些人認同這個計劃，但也有人認為進度太慢。
The EU has new rules for Russia. Russian soldiers cannot enter the EU. The EU also stops Russian oil ships and banks. They are punishing people who help the war in Ukraine.
歐盟對俄羅斯制定了新規定。俄羅斯士兵不得進入歐盟。歐盟也制裁了俄羅斯的石油船與銀行。他們正在懲罰那些協助烏克蘭戰爭的人。
Conclusion
The EU wants new members to follow democratic rules. It also wants to make Russia weak.
歐盟希望新成員遵循民主規則，也希望削弱俄羅斯。
Vocabulary Learning
🛑 The Power of "Cannot"
In the text, we see a pattern: can + not. This is how we talk about things that are forbidden or impossible.
Examples from the story:
- "They cannot vote yet"
- "Russian soldiers cannot enter the EU"
How to use it:
Person/Thing cannot Action
Everyday use:
- I cannot come to the party. (It is impossible)
- You cannot smoke here. (It is against the rules)
🌍 Small Words, Big Meaning: "But" & "Also"
These words connect your ideas so you don't sound like a robot.
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But Use this for a change or a problem.
- Example: Serbia wants to join, but it has problems.
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Also Use this to add more information.
- Example: The EU stops ships. They also stop banks.