Trump was very honest when Putin bombed the capital of Ukraine. Trump said, "STOP" on social media.

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Vocabulary for the News Story: Trump Tells Putin to Stop the War
1. Pop up
: To suddenly appear.

I can’t attend the meeting today. Something really important popped up.
The information popped up on my phone just as I needed it.

2. Criticizing
: Saying bad things about someone or something.

: Some people are criticizing Trump for the way he spoke to Putin online.

3. Bad timing
: When something happens at a wrong or awkward time.

My computer’s battery crashed during the test–such bad timing.

4. Strikes
: Attacks with weapons like missiles or bombs.

: As Trump posted his message, Russia continued to launch strikes in Ukraine.

5. Stepped off
: To leave or move away from something.

: After posting, Trump quickly stepped off the plane without answering questions.

6. Essentially
: Basically; in other words.

: Trump was essentially telling Putin to end the war immediately without conditions.

7. Head back
: To return to a place.

: Trump said it was time for soldiers to head back home and stop fighting.

8. Aftermath
: What happens after a big event, usually something bad.

: In the aftermath of Trump’s post, many leaders gave different reactions.

9. Confirmed
: Officially said something is true.

: The White House confirmed that Trump made the post without working with them first.

10. Exact
: Precise; 100% correct.

: It is still unclear what Trump’s exact plan would be for ending the war.

11. Unknowns
: Things that are not known yet.

: There are still many unknowns about how Putin will react to Trump’s message.

12. Figure out
: To find the answer to something.

: World leaders are trying to figure out if Trump’s post will help or hurt the peace process.

13. Bullet train
: A very fast train.

: Some news reporters joked that Trump’s message traveled across the internet like a bullet train.

14. Chump town / a chump
: A chump is someone who is easily fooled or not respected. “Chump town” means a place full of fools.

: Trump warned that if Putin didn’t stop the war, Russia would turn into “chump town” and lose respect around the world.