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EU Suspends Ukrainian Language Interpreter Suspected of Spying on Zelensky for Russia, Le Monde Reports
BRUSSELS, JUL 9 – The interpreter was dismissed after taking forbidden notes during a confidential EU-Ukrainian meeting, with Belgian authorities considering links to a broader Russian espionage operation.
- The European Commission has revoked the accreditation of a French-Ukrainian interpreter over suspicions of espionage related to President Volodymyr Zelensky, as reported by Le Monde.
- Czech interpreters observed the interpreter recording meetings, which violates guidelines during closed-door discussions, according to Le Monde.
- Belgian authorities are now investigating whether the incident is connected to a broader Russian espionage operation, as confirmed by the European Commission.
- Ukrainian authorities have blacklisted the interpreter due to her suspected ties to Russian officials, as reported by Le Monde.
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She was recording a conversation in Brussels.
At an EU summit last December, the translator made a striking number of notes.
·Vienna, Austria
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A freelance interpreter of Russian origin was removed after taking notes during a confidential meeting between Zelensky and EU leaders
·Rome, Italy
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Leaning Left10Leaning Right4Center1Last UpdatedBias Distribution66% Left
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- 66% of the sources lean Left
66% Left
L 66%
R 27%
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