Will the Ukraine war spiral out of control? Almost one year since Russia invaded its neighbour, both sides are preparing for a long war.
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Two clashing visions. One frightened world.
Will the Ukraine war spiral out of control? Almost one year since Russia invaded its neighbour, both sides are preparing for a long war.
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What's happening?
It has been almost one year since Russia declared war on Ukraine. The leaders of the USA and Russia both made speeches yesterday laying out their visions of the future.
In his speech, Vladimir PutinRussia's ruler since 2000. He is a strong opponent of the West. of Russia suggested that he might use nuclear weaponsA bomb or other weapon that uses nuclear energy to cause a big explosion. against the Ukrainians.
That would give the world a choice: fire back and risk starting a global war, or let him do as he likes and watch millions suffer.
President Joe Biden of the USA is worried that his alliesAn ally is someone that aligns with and supports a cause with another individual or group of people. in Europe are not committed enough to defending Ukraine. He is hoping to shore upStrengthen. their support.
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He is also concerned that if he wants to take a tougher stanceA way of thinking about something, or way of standing or holding your body. against China, they might not support him.
Yes! War is always unpredictable and Putin still more so. The whole world will get dragged into this war.
No! Putin is losing the war. He cannot carry on throwing men at it forever. Using nuclear weapons is too big a risk. Sooner or later he will have to admit he has lost.
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Will the Ukraine war spiral out of control?
Keywords
Vladimir Putin - Russia's ruler since 2000. He is a strong opponent of the West.
Nuclear weapons - A bomb or other weapon that uses nuclear energy to cause a big explosion.
allies - An ally is someone that aligns with and supports a cause with another individual or group of people.
Shore up - Strengthen.
Stance - A way of thinking about something, or way of standing or holding your body.
Two clashing visions. One frightened world.
Face off: Vladimir Putin and Joe Biden both gave speeches yesterday, but they had very different messages. Glossary
Vladimir Putin - Russia’s ruler since 2000. He is a strong opponent of the West.
Nuclear weapons - A bomb or other weapon that uses nuclear energy to cause a big explosion.
allies - An ally is someone that aligns with and supports a cause with another individual or group of people.
Shore up - Strengthen.
Stance - A way of thinking about something, or way of standing or holding your body.