03/03/2025
In the arena of international diplomacy, every word carries weight. Precision is not just a virtue—it can mean the difference between a breakthrough and a breakdown. The recent, highly publicised meeting between President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, US President Trump, and Vice President JD Vance at the Oval Office serves as a vivid case study. What might have been an opportunity for measured dialogue instead descended into a shouting match that left diplomacy in tatters.
In hindsight, one glaring question emerges: Could the presence of a skilled interpreter have saved the day?