Lack of interpreters hampers western efforts to train Ukrainian military

Episode 86 September 07, 2023 00:03:13
Lack of interpreters hampers western efforts to train Ukrainian military
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Lack of interpreters hampers western efforts to train Ukrainian military

Sep 07 2023 | 00:03:13

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Eddie Arrieta

Show Notes

Delve into the challenges faced by Germany and its allies in training the Ukrainian military. With a significant shortage of qualified interpreters, the process of equipping Ukrainian soldiers with Western weapons and tactics has hit a snag.

Join us as we explore how this interpreter gap emerged as the top challenge and what it means for military cooperation between Ukraine and the West.

Full article here: https://multilingual.com/lack-of-interpreters-hampers-western-efforts-to-train-ukrainian-military/

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