President of Ukraine gives emotional speech – interpreter bursts into tears

A TV interpreter is overwhelmed by her emotions during a speech by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Kyiv – “Russia is on the path of evil.” With these words, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed his people on Sunday (February 27, 2022). The speech was broadcast live by the Welt news channel and translated by an interpreter. Heavy fighting between Russian and Ukrainian forces was reported from Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine, and other places on Sunday night.

In the televised speech, Zelenskyy demanded that Russia be deprived of voting rights in the UN Security Council and then addressed his people: “Ukrainians, we know exactly what we are defending.” When translating these words, the interpreter was overcome by her emotions. Her voice cracking, she visibly struggled for her composure, faltered, and then burst into tears. After a brief interruption, she replied with an “excuse me”. Then the broadcaster interrupted the live broadcast and switched back to the studio, reports Focus Online.

War in Ukraine: Interpreter overwhelmed by emotions during TV speech

“It is a heartbreaking moment that is symbolic for many people and Ukrainians worldwide,” writes the news channel Welt about the video. “Our simultaneous interpreter bursts into tears during the broadcast of the recent statement by Ukrainian President Zelenskyi on the live broadcast of Welt TV.” transmitter.

The interpreter has also spoken out on Twitter under the name “Die Welt translator”. “I am a conference interpreter, I interpret ten-hour peace talks. But today, live on German television, I couldn’t finish Zelensky’s translation, I burst into tears at his last words,” she writes.

The interpreter ends her Twitter post with the words. “I love you all, my fellow Ukrainians”. The video was widely shared on Twitter and other social media. Many also expressed their condolences under the Twitter post. (sne)