A New Deal Causes Worry

President Trump has a new deal to buy diesel fuel from Russia. This makes European leaders very worried about their partnership with America. Ukraine needs help in the war against Russia, but the deal makes things hard. European leaders are trying to keep supporting Ukraine and they are watching the situation carefully.
President Donald Trump is the leader of the United States. He has a new plan. He wants to buy diesel fuel. He buys this fuel from Russia. He says yes to this deal. He stops the rules against Russia. The rules are sanctions. Many people are unhappy. The leaders of Europe are unhappy. Germany is in Europe. Poland is in Europe. Norway is in Europe. Britain is in Europe. These leaders are worried. They are worried about the future. They are worried about the partnership with America. The partnership is very important. America is a big friend to Europe. But this deal is a problem. The timing is bad. Ukraine is in a war. The war is with Russia. Ukraine needs help. Ukraine needs weapons. Ukraine needs Patriot interceptors. These are for defense. Russia attacks electricity in winter. This is very bad for Ukraine. The leaders of Europe talk about this. They want to help Ukraine. They want to stop the war. They see the deal from President Trump. The deal is a surprise. It is a shock. But it is not a big surprise. President Trump changes his mind often. He likes Russia sometimes. He likes Ukraine sometimes. This is a pattern. The European leaders know this pattern. They work with Washington. They talk to the government in America. They want to keep the support for Ukraine. They buy weapons for Ukraine. They spend money on defense. They try to keep the peace. They try to keep the partnership strong. The situation is difficult for Europe. The situation is difficult for Ukraine. Everyone watches the news. Everyone waits for the next step. The leaders are careful. They want a good result. They hope for peace soon.
Take a position. Out loud, if you can.
Four ways to start. Pick one and try saying it before you scroll on.
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What does President Trump want to buy?
Present Simple
We use the present simple to talk about facts and things that are true now.
“President Donald Trump is the leader of the United States.”
What to know · A1
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Scenario: Talking about a news story with a friend
- 01“Did you see the news?”
- 02“It is a big problem.”
- 03“I am worried about it.”
Register tip · informal
🔑Key Phrases
This shows the emotional reaction of the allies.
The students are happy.
This is the core reason for the tension.
The cat needs food.
This describes the complexity of the events.
The test is difficult.
💬Discussion Questions
Open-ended questions to talk or write about — alone, with a partner, or in class.
- 1
Is it good to buy fuel from other countries?
Opinion - 2
Why do leaders need to talk to each other?
Evaluate - 3
Do you like to help your friends?
Personal - 4
Is peace important for the world?
Opinion - 5
What happens when countries fight?
Evaluate - 6
Do you watch the news every day?
Personal - 7
Is it good to change your mind?
Opinion - 8
Who helps you when you have a problem?
Personal
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