Finland Changes Law About Nuclear Weapons

芬蘭修改核武法律

Jun 18, 2026, 04:20

Introduction

Finland changed its law. Now, the country can have nuclear weapons.

芬蘭修改了法律。現在，該國可以擁有核武器。

Main Body

On June 17, 2026, the government changed the law. Before, nuclear weapons were illegal. Now, they are allowed if the military needs them. Finland joined NATO in 2023 to be safe from Russia.

2026年6月17日，政府修改了法律。以前核武器是違法的，但現在如果軍方需要，則是被允許的。芬蘭於2023年加入北約，以確保免受俄羅斯的威脅。

Some leaders say this change makes Finland safe. They want to work with NATO. Other people are afraid. They think Russia might attack Finland now.

部分領導人表示，這次修改讓芬蘭更安全，他們希望與北約合作。但其他人則感到擔憂，認為俄羅斯現在可能會攻擊芬蘭。

Russia is angry. A Russian leader said this is a threat. Russia is also putting more soldiers and buildings near the border of Finland.

俄羅斯感到憤怒。一名俄羅斯領導人表示這是威脅。俄羅斯也在芬蘭邊境附近部署了更多士兵和建築物。

Conclusion

Finland can now have nuclear weapons to stop attacks, but Russia is very unhappy.

芬蘭現在可以擁有核武器以防止攻擊，但俄羅斯對此非常不滿。

Vocabulary Learning

🕒 Then vs. Now

Look at how the story describes a change in time. This is a great way to move from A1 to A2 English.

The Pattern:

Before $\rightarrow$ (Old rule/Past)
Now $\rightarrow$ (New rule/Present)

Examples from the text:

Before, nuclear weapons were illegal. $\rightarrow$ Now, they are allowed.
Finland changed its law $\rightarrow$ Now, the country can have nuclear weapons.

Quick Rule: Use 'Before' when you talk about the past. Use 'Now' when you talk about today.

Past (was/were/changed) $\rightarrow$ Present (is/are/can)

Vocabulary Learning

nuclear weapons (n.)

Very powerful bombs that use atomic energy

Example:Some countries have nuclear weapons to protect themselves.

illegal (adj.)

Against the law; not allowed

Example:It is illegal to drive a car without a license.

military (n.)

The armed forces of a country, such as the army

Example:He joined the military to serve his country.

threat (n.)

A statement or sign that someone will cause harm

Example:The dark clouds are a threat of rain.

border (n.)

The line that divides two countries

Example:You must show your passport at the border.

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