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USA Helps Ukraine with Missiles

USA Helps Ukraine with Missiles

The US will sell 500 Patriot missiles to Ukraine. Ukraine will pay for them using money from other countries and its own funds. This sale helps Ukraine defend itself.

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Nov 2, 2026Audio65 words1 minute
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STUDY THE STORYKey vocabulary
Verb
To exchange something for money or another item.
Noun
The state of being protected from danger or harm.
Noun
The act of selling something.
Verb
Make it easier for (someone) to do something by offering one's services or resources.
Verb
buy
Adjective
Not dangerous or harmful
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Check your understandingExercises

Part 1: True, False or Not given

The US is giving 500 Patriot missiles to Ukraine for free.

Lockheed Martin is a US company that will make the missiles.

Canada is paying for all of the missiles.

Part 2: Multiple choice

Why is the USA selling missiles to Ukraine?

What does the article say about American money in this deal?

Part 3: Fill in the blank

Ukraine will use money from other countries to  blank the missiles.

This sale helps Ukraine  blank itself.

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