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 UkraineA country in Eastern Europe. It was invaded by Russia in February 2022. . The leaders of the USA and Russia both made speeches yesterday explaining their views on the war.
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 be a new challenge for the world.
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., or friendly countries, in Europe are not committedVery willing to do something. Someone who is committed to a plan will not change their mind. enough to helping Ukraine.
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He is also concerned that if he wants to take a tougher stand 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
Ukraine - A country in Eastern Europe. It was invaded by Russia in February 2022.
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.
Committed - Very willing to do something. Someone who is committed to a plan will not change their mind.
Two clashing visions. One frightened world.
Face off: Vladimir Putin and Joe Biden both gave speeches yesterday, but they had very different messages. Glossary
Ukraine - A country in Eastern Europe. It was invaded by Russia in February 2022.
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.
Committed - Very willing to do something. Someone who is committed to a plan will not change their mind.