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Who Wants Europe at War with Russia — and Why?

24 June 20265 min readInternationalB2· Upper intermediate

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According to the audio, what is the central paradox described by the speaker?

The report states that European leaders are openly discussing preparations for war by which year?

According to the audio, how many T-90M tanks is Russia producing per year?

In the audio, whose warning about the West preparing for war is compared to something Stalin said before World War II?

According to the report, what crisis does Europe face alongside its depleted missile stockpiles?

The speaker uses a metaphor to describe Europe's situation. According to the audio, what is Europe doing?

The audio mentions one specific government committing to enormous defence spending during a budget crisis. Which government is named?

According to the audio, what does the speaker suggest these leaders may actually be trying to do with military posturing?

Which option best summarises the audio?

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According to the audio, what is the central paradox described by the speaker?

The report states that European leaders are openly discussing preparations for war by which year?

According to the audio, how many T-90M tanks is Russia producing per year?

In the audio, whose warning about the West preparing for war is compared to something Stalin said before World War II?

According to the report, what crisis does Europe face alongside its depleted missile stockpiles?

The speaker uses a metaphor to describe Europe's situation. According to the audio, what is Europe doing?

The audio mentions one specific government committing to enormous defence spending during a budget crisis. Which government is named?

According to the audio, what does the speaker suggest these leaders may actually be trying to do with military posturing?

Which option best summarises the audio?

Match each word from the audio to its correct definition (according to context).

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Match each word from the audio to its closest synonym (according to context).

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Comprehension Quiz

According to the audio, what is the central paradox described by the speaker?

The report states that European leaders are openly discussing preparations for war by which year?

According to the audio, how many T-90M tanks is Russia producing per year?

In the audio, whose warning about the West preparing for war is compared to something Stalin said before World War II?

According to the report, what crisis does Europe face alongside its depleted missile stockpiles?

The speaker uses a metaphor to describe Europe's situation. According to the audio, what is Europe doing?

The audio mentions one specific government committing to enormous defence spending during a budget crisis. Which government is named?

According to the audio, what does the speaker suggest these leaders may actually be trying to do with military posturing?

Which option best summarises the audio?

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