Kyiv Attacked by Missiles After Peace Talks Finish
Two American negotiators, Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, traveled to Moscow and Kyiv to discuss peace with Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy. However, soon after their meetings finished, Russian forces launched dangerous missile strikes against Kyiv. These new attacks show that the war is not over and finding a peaceful solution remains very difficult.
Two American negotiators traveled to Europe to help end the war. Their names are Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff. They work for Donald Trump. They wanted to talk about peace with both sides.
First, the two men went to Moscow. They met with the Russian President, Vladimir Putin. They talked about the war and how to stop it. After that, they traveled to Kyiv. In Kyiv, they met with the Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelenskyy. They finished their peace talks in both cities.
But the peace talks did not stop the violence. Soon after the negotiators finished their meetings, Russia attacked Kyiv. Russian forces launched missiles at the Ukrainian capital. The people in Kyiv heard loud explosions. The attacks were very dangerous for the citizens.
The negotiators want a fast end to the war. However, the conflict is still very active. Many people hoped for a quick peace agreement after the visits. But the new missile strikes show the war is not over.
The situation in Kyiv is very difficult now. Many people must stay in safe places because of the missiles. The local leaders are trying to protect the citizens. The world is watching these events closely. Many countries want the war to end soon.
Kushner and Witkoff returned home after their long journey. They tried to help the two leaders find a peaceful solution. But the new attacks in Kyiv show peace is still far away. The conflict will continue to cause problems for many people. We do not know what will happen next. The war is very complicated. People hope the leaders can talk again.
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Why did Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff travel to Europe?
Past Simple (Regular and Irregular)
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“They finished their peace talks in both cities.”
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Scenario: Explaining to a classmate why a peace meeting in the news did not work.
- 01“But the peace talks did not stop the violence.”
- 02“The situation is very difficult now.”
- 03“We do not know what will happen next.”
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🔑Key Phrases
This highlights the completion of the diplomatic meetings in Moscow and Kyiv.
We finished our group projects in both classes.
This phrase explains that despite the talks, the conflict continues.
But the dark clouds show the storm is not over.
This expresses a future prediction about the ongoing negative effects of the war.
The heavy rain will continue to cause problems for drivers.
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Kyiv Attacked by Missiles After Peace Talks Finish
💬Discussion Questions
Open-ended questions to talk or write about — alone, with a partner, or in class.
- 1
What are the main difficulties when two countries try to make peace?
Compare - 2
How do you think citizens protect themselves during a missile attack?
Opinion - 3
Why is it important for leaders from other countries, like the US, to help?
Evaluate - 4
If you were a negotiator, how would you start a conversation about peace?
Personal - 5
Do you think peace talks can succeed if the fighting does not stop?
Opinion - 6
How does a war in one part of the world affect other countries?
Compare - 7
What do you think will happen to the cities if the war continues for a long time?
Predict - 8
How do people feel when they have to leave their homes because of war?
Personal
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