Tag: Russian-Ukraine conflict
Translating War: Objectivity, ideology, and the ethics of testimony
This article explores how translation in times of war becomes an act of conscience as much as a linguistic task. Focusing on Gaza and Ukraine, it shows how translators navigate charged vocabularies. Through examples from Arabic and Western media and literary theory, the author reveals how translators balance objectivity with ethical responsibility, shaping how violence, legitimacy, and justice are remembered across languages.
How an AI Assistant Is Helping Refugees — One Language at a Time
A multilingual AI assistant helps Ukrainian refugees access key services. Powered by AWS, the project blends automation, localization, and language access.
Interpreter Removed by European Union Commission After Confidentiality Breach Raises Espionage Concerns
A freelance interpreter was removed after allegedly breaching confidentiality during a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, raising fears of Russian infiltration.
DeepL Translation Platform Inaccessible in Russia and Belarus
DeepL Translation is no longer accessible in Russia and Belarus, according to local reports.
Translit helps Ukrainian refugees become trained community interpreters
In collaboration with the Clare Local Development Company (CLDC) and the Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme (SICAP), Translit has provided community interpreter training for 37 Ukrainian refugees who were previously providing informal language services to fellow Ukrainians in Ireland.
Microsoft adds Ukrainian to Reading Progress platform
Earlier this month, Microsoft announced that its Reading Progress tool — a free platform that allows teachers to assess students’ reading progress — will include Ukrainian in its list of available languages.
The Russian Z: from military identifier to pro-war symbol
All language uses symbols for representation and classification, just like names. But these symbols' meaning can rapidly evolve, and the Russian Z launched during the invasion of Ukraine is a perfect example of such dynamic language significance.