16 APR 2026
UkraineNetherlands

Zelensky interpreter caught swearing on mic

Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 17:33 UTC · 2 sources

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's interpreter was caught on a hot mic expressing shock and frustration after a press conference with Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten. The interpreter, who had just finished translating for Zelensky, was heard saying 'This is f&cking crazy' and 'I've never had such a press conference before,' with a colleague adding 'Jesus Christ.' Zelensky's office later removed the recording from the official YouTube channel.

Updates
4h agoForeign Agent Intel

The message adds that the interpreter's colleague joined in with an exclamation in English, and confirms the recording was removed from YouTube.

Sources
TGDD Geopoliticsview6h ago
TGForeign Agent Intelview4h ago
Cycle: Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 17:33 UTC · First reported: 6h ago