Strikes in Kyiv After Peace Talks
Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff travel to Russia and Ukraine. They are negotiators for Donald Trump. They meet Vladimir Putin in Moscow and Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv to talk about peace. Soon after they leave, Russian missiles strike Kyiv. The war does not stop, and the situation is very difficult.
Two American men travel to Europe. Their names are Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff. They work for Donald Trump. They are negotiators. They want an end to the war.
First, they go to Russia. Russia is a very big country. They meet the Russian president. His name is Vladimir Putin. They talk about peace in Moscow.
Next, they go to Ukraine. They meet the Ukrainian president. His name is Volodymyr Zelenskyy. They talk about peace in Kyiv.
The two men talk to both leaders. They want to stop the war. Now, the peace talks are over. The two negotiators leave the cities.
But there is new trouble. Russian missiles strike the city of Kyiv. Many people are in danger. The war does not stop.
There are many big problems in the cities. People hear loud noises. People see smoke. This is a very sad situation.
The negotiators want a fast end to this war. But the strikes continue today. People in Kyiv are afraid. They want safety.
Now, the world is watching. Many leaders talk about this war. But the missiles still fall.
Let us look at the news. The situation is very difficult. The two men try to help. But the strikes do not stop.
There are many soldiers in the war. The cities are not safe. People stay in their homes. They listen to the news. The news is bad today. The missiles are very dangerous. We hope for peace. There is no peace. The war is still here. The people of Kyiv need help. The negotiators are far away now.
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Who did the negotiators meet in Moscow?
Present Simple with 'there is / there are'
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“But there is new trouble.”
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- 01“The news is bad today.”
- 02“This is a very sad situation.”
- 03“We hope for peace.”
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🔑Key Phrases
This phrase explains the connection of the negotiators to the US political figure.
They work for a big company.
This describes the main event that happened after the peace talks.
Heavy rains strike the small town.
This shows that the peace talkers have already left the area.
My friends are far away now.
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Strikes in Kyiv After Peace Talks
💬Discussion Questions
Open-ended questions to talk or write about — alone, with a partner, or in class.
- 1
Why is peace important for families in a city?
Opinion - 2
Is it easy or hard for different countries to talk to each other?
Compare - 3
How do people feel when they hear loud noises in a city?
Personal - 4
What can people do to help others during a difficult time?
Evaluate - 5
Do you think negotiators can help stop wars?
Opinion - 6
How is life in a safe country different from life in a war?
Compare - 7
What will happen if leaders do not talk to each other?
Predict - 8
Why do you think the news is important during a war?
Opinion
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