Current Events 15 | WAR - The Russia-Ukraine Conflict

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On the 15th episode of Current Events, Al goes over the current events happening in the Russia-Ukraine war.About three weeks ago, Russia attacked parts of Ukraine in an attempt to regain certain regions of the country. The conflict is ongoing as of the recording of the episode. In the biggest news story of the year so far, learn the vocabulary you need to know so that you can discuss this event with your friends, classmates, and colleagues.Here are the key vocabulary:relentlessMariupolto shellmosqueconvoyVolodymyr Zelenskyy"pseudo-republic"separatistto fan outto carpet-bombKyivto fleebeseigedDoctors Without BordersVladimir PutinCrimeasniper fireto deteriorateto totearmed forcessurrealto blockadeKharkivhumanitarian corridorartillery firebillowing smokeencirclementanesthesiologistPeremohademilitarizationNATO - North Atlantic Treaty Organizationsovereigntyno-fly zonecease-fireArticle used in this episode:AP News:Russia-Ukraine war: Key things to know about the conflictSpeak Natural English:Get ALsensei's 25 HOT IDIOMSIf you have a question or comment, please leave it in the "Comment" section below!On the English 2.0 Podcast, I help you express yourself more naturally and smoothly. We go beyond the words and phrases and talk about how to make your English sound more natural, proper mindset, and success principles.Level up your LearningLevel up your Life