Speaking About Feelings: The War in Ukraine

Ukraine war vocabulary and expressing opinions A2

The war in Ukraine is still happening. Russia started the war in February 2022.

That is more than four years ago. Many Ukrainians have left their homes.

These people are called refugees or displaced people. Millions of Ukrainians now live in other European countries.

Life in a new country is difficult. Many people are sad and worried.

They want to go home. They miss their family and friends.

They are learning new languages. The European Union is helping Ukraine.

They are sending money and weapons. They are also giving homes to Ukrainian refugees.

Many Europeans feel sympathy for Ukraine. Sympathy means you understand and share someone's feelings of sadness.

Some people feel angry about the war. They think it is wrong and unfair.

Some people feel afraid — the war is close to their country. In English, we have many words for feelings.

Let us learn some: sad / happy / afraid / angry / worried / hopeful / surprised / disappointed.