The Television News Archive's quarter century of global television news may span as many as 150 languages (according to automated language detection tools). Ultimately our goal is to translate all of that coverage into English to allow uniform search and analysis. Historically we have translated a small set of channels through the Google Translate API, which uses a classical NMT (Neural Machine Translation) approach. Google also now offers a special LLM-based option called Translation LLM, while Gemini can also be used for translation. Here we take a brief 4 minute clip from a Russian television news channel last year and compare the translations produced by Google Translate NMT, Google Translate LLM, Gemini 2.5 Pro, Gemini 2.5 Flash and ChatGPT. While the LLM-based results are slightly more fluent than the original NMT-based Google Translate results, they also introduce critical questions around reliability, consistency and hallucination. For example, when run four times, Gemini 2.5 Pro twice translates the last sentence as referencing BBC News and twice translates it as CBS News, while ChatGPT references neither and instead mentions the Security and Defense Council and the traditional NMT-based Google Translate cites no news organizations at or the SDC at all.

Let's use this brief 4 minute news clip from Russian television a year ago:

к сожалению, две станции, самые большие станции, получили самые большие, наверное, повреждения за всю войну, причём, в отличие от прошлых периодов, прошлой зимы, точность ракет поражает, разлёт метр, если раньше это было 100 м, 200 м, 300 м, сейчас это просто прилетает метр на метр, к сожалению, не удалось сбить все ракеты, последствия просто колоссальные, поле чистое, нет крыши, нет оборудования, выженная земля, по словам исполнительного. Нейшего частного инвестора в энергетической отрасли Украины Дмитрия Сохарука потеряно 50% установленной мощности, обесточены железнодорожные станции, встали электровозы, а тепловозов у Киева крайне мало. Всё это разрушило логическую сеть по поставкам ВСУ, военной техники и боеприпасов, а также переброску войск. Остановилась работа украинских оборонных предприятий баз по ремонту техники. Теперь доступны только клепальные работы с помощью Кувалды. Из-за перебоев в подаче электроэнергии. Резко просела штабная вертикаль управления войсками, энергетический коллапс близится. Многие эксперты оценивают это как преддверия более серьёзных событий на фронте. Это плановые удары по ликвидации системы энергетического обеспечения Украины. Эти удары надо рассматривать в контексте других действий, именно уничтожение системы противовоздушной обороны, каждый день сообщает об уничтожении зенитных ракетных комплексов, зачистка идёт. Второе, переход к применению особо крупных боеприпасов полторы тонны и тонные, а есть ещё пятитонные, есть ещё и девятитонные бомбы, вот всё это говорит о том, что мы готовимся к серьёзным событиям на фронте, ближайшие 2 месяца. Авторитетное издание Экономист, также предвещает в ССУ проблемы в ближайшее время и отмечает, что Украина слишком поздно взялась за строительство фортификационных сооружений. Правительство всё ещё мечтает о новом контрнаступлении и страшится мысли о том, что нынешняя линия фронта может превратиться во что-то очень похожее. на границу, которая отрежет пятую часть страны и лишит её большей части доступа к морю. Идея, что эта линия может стать основой для будущих мирных переговоров – это именно то, чего Зеленский хотел избежать, но опасности сейчас настолько велики, что это наименее плохой вариант. Последний недели землякопы пришли в движение начинается посев зубов дракона, но начаться это должно было гораздо раньше. Молитесь, чтобы ещё не было слишком поздно. Зубы дракона – это бетонные тетраедры, пирамидки высотой около метра. Они в… Россия будет готовиться к контрнаступлению, оно будет может в мае, может в июне, и до этого мы должны не только готовиться и стабилизировать ситуацию, так как наши партнёры очень переживают за то, чтобы мы укрепились, они держат за нас кулаки, они говорят, у вас есть силы, мы говорим нет, нам нужна помощ прямо сейчас, допомога, если помощи от США не будет, сказал зеленский себес, украина может и проиграть в британскойс.

The main NMT Google Translate API translates as:

Unfortunately, two stations, the largest stations, probably suffered the most damage during the entire war, and, unlike previous periods, last winter, the accuracy of the missiles is amazing, the spread is a meter, if before it was 100 m, 200 m, 300 m, now it just flies a meter by a meter, unfortunately, it was not possible to shoot down all the missiles, the consequences are simply colossal, the field is clean, there is no roof, no equipment, scorched earth, according to the executive. The most private investor in the energy sector of Ukraine Dmitry Sokharuk lost 50% of the installed capacity, railway stations were de-energized, electric locomotives stopped, and Kyiv has very few diesel locomotives. All this destroyed the logical network for the supply of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, military equipment and ammunition, as well as the transfer of troops. The work of Ukrainian defense enterprises of the bases for the repair of equipment stopped. Now only riveting work with the help of a sledgehammer is available. Due to interruptions in the supply of electricity. The vertical command staff has sagged sharply, an energy collapse is approaching. Many experts assess this as a prelude to more serious events at the front. These are planned strikes to eliminate Ukraine's energy supply system. These strikes should be considered in the context of other actions, namely the destruction of the air defense system, every day there are reports of the destruction of anti-aircraft missile systems, the cleanup is underway. Secondly, the transition to the use of especially large ammunition, one and a half tons and tonnes, and there are also five-ton, there are also nine-ton bombs, all this indicates that we are preparing for serious events at the front in the next 2 months. The authoritative publication Economist also predicts problems in the SSU in the near future and notes that Ukraine has taken up the construction of fortifications too late. The government still dreams of a new counteroffensive and is afraid of the thought that the current front line can turn into something very similar. to a border that would cut off a fifth of the country and deprive it of most of its access to the sea. The idea that this line could form the basis for future peace talks is exactly what Zelensky wanted to avoid, but the dangers are so great now that this is the least bad option. In the last few weeks, the diggers have been on the move, the sowing of dragon's teeth has begun, but it should have started much earlier. Pray that it is not too late. Dragon's teeth are concrete tetrahedrons, pyramids about a meter high. They are in… Russia will prepare for a counteroffensive, it may be in May, maybe in June, and before that we must not only prepare and stabilize the situation, since our partners are very worried about us getting stronger, they are keeping their fingers crossed for us, they say, you have the strength, we say no, we need help right now, help, if there is no help from the United States, Zelensky said to himself, Ukraine may lose in the British.

The Google Translate Translation LLM translates as (not in particular the different translation of the last sentence):

Unfortunately, two stations, the largest stations, sustained perhaps the most significant damage of the entire war. Unlike previous periods, last winter, the accuracy of the missiles is striking; the dispersion is a meter, whereas before it was 100 meters, 200 meters, 300 meters. Now it's simply a meter by meter hit. Unfortunately, not all missiles were intercepted. The consequences are colossal; the field is clear, there's no roof, no equipment, scorched earth, according to the executive. According to Dmytro Sokharuk, a leading private investor in Ukraine's energy sector, 50% of installed capacity has been lost. Railway stations are without power, electric locomotives are stalled, and Kyiv has very few diesel locomotives. All this has disrupted the logistical network for supplying the Armed Forces, military equipment, and ammunition, as well as troop movements. The work of Ukrainian defense enterprises and equipment repair bases has stopped. Now only riveting work using a sledgehammer is possible due to power outages. The command structure of the troops has sharply deteriorated; an energy collapse is imminent. Many experts assess this as a prelude to more serious events on the front. These are planned strikes to eliminate Ukraine's energy supply system. These strikes should be considered in the context of other actions, namely the destruction of the air defense system; every day reports are received about the destruction of anti-aircraft missile systems – the clearing is underway. Secondly, the transition to the use of particularly large munitions – one and a half tons and one ton, and there are also five-ton and nine-ton bombs – all this indicates that we are preparing for serious events on the front in the next two months. The authoritative publication The Economist also predicts problems for the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the near future and notes that Ukraine started building fortifications too late. The government is still dreaming of a new counter-offensive and fears the thought that the current front line could turn into something very similar. to a border that would cut off a fifth of the country and deprive it of most of its access to the sea. The idea that this line could become the basis for future peace negotiations is precisely what Zelenskyy wanted to avoid, but the dangers are now so great that it is the least bad option. In recent weeks, earthmovers have been mobilized; the sowing of dragon's teeth is beginning, but this should have started much earlier. Pray that it's not too late. Dragon's teeth are concrete tetrahedrons, small pyramids about a meter high. They are in… Russia will be preparing for a counteroffensive, it could be in May, it could be in June, and before that we must not only prepare and stabilize the situation, as our partners are very worried that we will strengthen ourselves, they are keeping their fingers crossed for us, they say, you have the strength, we say no, we need help right now, dopomoga, if there is no help from the USA, Zelenskyy said to himself, Ukraine could lose in the British…

ChatGPT 4o translates as (note the even more different last sentence translation):

Unfortunately, two stations — the largest ones — have sustained probably the most serious damage of the entire war. Unlike previous periods, like last winter, the accuracy of the missile strikes is astonishing: the deviation is just about a meter. If previously it was 100, 200, or even 300 meters, now it's literally meter-to-meter strikes. Unfortunately, not all missiles were intercepted. The consequences are simply colossal: the field is barren, there are no roofs, no equipment — scorched earth, according to Ukraine’s leading private energy sector investor, Dmytro Sokharuk. He reports that 50% of the installed capacity has been lost. Railway stations have been de-energized, electric locomotives have stopped running, and Kyiv has very few diesel locomotives available.

All of this has disrupted the logistical network for supplying the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU), military equipment, and ammunition, as well as troop movements. The operation of Ukrainian defense enterprises and equipment repair bases has stopped. Now only basic riveting work with sledgehammers is possible due to power outages.

The command-and-control vertical of the military has also been sharply weakened, and an energy collapse is approaching. Many experts view this as a prelude to more serious events at the front. These are systematic strikes aimed at eliminating Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. These strikes must be considered in the context of other operations — notably the destruction of air defense systems, with daily reports of air defense missile complexes being destroyed; the "clearing" is ongoing.

Secondly, there is a shift toward using especially large munitions — 1.5-ton and 1-ton bombs, and even 5-ton and 9-ton bombs are available. All this indicates preparations for serious developments at the front over the next two months.

The reputable magazine The Economist also predicts upcoming problems for the AFU and notes that Ukraine began constructing fortifications too late. The government still dreams of a new counteroffensive and fears the idea that the current front line could become something very similar to a border — cutting off a fifth of the country and depriving it of most of its access to the sea. The idea that this line could form the basis for future peace negotiations is exactly what Zelensky wanted to avoid, but the dangers now are so great that it may be the least bad option.

In recent weeks, efforts to dig defenses — "sowing the dragon’s teeth" — have begun, but this should have started much earlier. Pray that it is not already too late.

The "dragon’s teeth" are concrete tetrahedrons — pyramid-shaped obstacles about a meter high. Russia will be preparing for a counteroffensive, which could occur in May or June. Until then, we must not only prepare but stabilize the situation, as our partners are very concerned about our ability to hold firm. They are rooting for us and say, "You have the strength," but we respond, "No, we need help immediately — assistance."

If there is no assistance from the U.S., said Zelensky at a meeting with the Security and Defense Council (Sebes), Ukraine could lose, according to the British assessment.

Gemini 2.5 Pro translates even more differently, with a "text seems garbled" warning and an even different translation of the last sentence):

Unfortunately, two stations, the largest stations, have probably received the most severe damage of the entire war. Moreover, unlike previous periods, last winter, the missile accuracy is striking: the dispersion is within a meter. Whereas before it was 100m, 200m, or 300m, now they simply hit within a square meter [literally: meter by meter]. Unfortunately, not all missiles were successfully intercepted, and the consequences are simply colossal: the site is cleared, there's no roof, no equipment, just scorched earth.

According to the executive [Note: text seems garbled/cut off here] Dmytro Sakharuk, a private investor in Ukraine's energy sector, 50% of installed capacity has been lost. Railway stations have lost power, electric locomotives have stopped, and Kyiv has very few diesel locomotives. All this has destroyed the logistics network for supplying the AFU (Armed Forces of Ukraine) with military equipment and ammunition, as well as for troop redeployment. The operation of Ukrainian defense enterprises and equipment repair bases has stopped. Now, only riveting work using a sledgehammer is possible.

Due to power outages, the military command structure [staff vertical] has sharply weakened. An energy collapse is approaching. Many experts see this as a prelude to more serious events on the front line.

These are planned strikes aimed at eliminating Ukraine's energy supply system. These strikes should be considered in the context of other actions, namely the destruction of the air defense system; the destruction of anti-aircraft missile systems is reported daily, the clearing operation is underway. Second, the transition to using particularly large munitions: 1.5-ton and one-ton [bombs], and there are also five-ton and even nine-ton bombs. All this indicates that we [Note: perspective seems to shift to Russian here] are preparing for serious events on the front in the next 2 months.

The authoritative publication, The Economist, also predicts problems for the AFU in the near future and notes that Ukraine started building fortifications too late. The government still dreams of a new counteroffensive and fears the thought that the current front line could turn into something very much like a border, which would cut off a fifth of the country and deprive it of most of its access to the sea. The idea that this line could become the basis for future peace negotiations is precisely what Zelensky wanted to avoid, but the dangers are now so great that it is the least bad option.

In recent weeks, the earthmovers have started moving; the 'sowing' of dragon's teeth is beginning, but this should have started much earlier. Pray that it is not already too late. Dragon's teeth are concrete tetrahedrons, small pyramids about a meter high. They are in… [sentence cut off]

Russia will be preparing for an offensive, perhaps in May, perhaps in June, and before that, we [Note: perspective seems to shift back to Ukrainian here] must not only prepare and stabilize the situation, as our partners are very anxious for us to fortify ourselves; they are keeping their fingers crossed for us. They say, 'You have the strength,' we say 'No, we need help right now, dopomoha [Ukrainian for help].'"

"If there is no aid from the USA," Zelensky told the BBC [Note: "себес" likely typo for BBC], "Ukraine could lose." [Note: "в британскойс" seems like a cut-off phrase, likely referring back to the British context/BBC].

Run a second time, Gemini 2.5 Pro changes BBC in the last sentence to CBS:

Unfortunately, two stations, the largest stations, have sustained what is probably the most significant damage of the entire war. Moreover, unlike in previous periods, last winter, the precision of the missiles is striking – hitting within a meter. Previously, the spread might have been 100m, 200m, or 300m; now, they simply land meter by meter. Unfortunately, not all missiles could be shot down. The consequences are simply colossal: the site is cleared—no roof, no equipment, just scorched earth.

According to Dmytro Sakharuk, Executive Director of DTEK (Ukraine's largest private energy investor), 50% of the installed capacity has been lost. Railway stations are de-energized, electric locomotives have stopped, and Kyiv has extremely few diesel locomotives. All this has destroyed the logistics network for supplying the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) with military equipment and ammunition, as well as for troop deployment. The operation of Ukrainian defense enterprises and equipment repair bases has halted. Now, reportedly, only basic riveting work with a sledgehammer is possible due to power outages.

The military's vertical command structure has been sharply degraded. An energy collapse is approaching. Many experts view this as a precursor to more serious events on the front. These are planned strikes aimed at eliminating Ukraine's energy supply system.

These strikes must be considered in the context of other actions, namely the destruction of the air defense system. Reports come in daily about the destruction of anti-aircraft missile systems; clearing operations are underway. Second is the transition to using particularly large munitions – one-and-a-half-ton and one-ton bombs, and there are also five-ton and even nine-ton bombs. So, all this suggests that we are preparing for serious events on the front in the next 2 months.

The authoritative publication, The Economist, also predicts problems for the AFU in the near future and notes that Ukraine started building fortifications too late. The government still dreams of a new counteroffensive and dreads the thought that the current frontline could turn into something very similar to a border, which would cut off a fifth of the country and deprive it of most of its access to the sea. The idea that this line could become the basis for future peace negotiations is exactly what Zelenskyy wanted to avoid, but the dangers now are so great that this is the least bad option.

In recent weeks, earth-moving equipment has been mobilized, and the 'sowing' of dragon's teeth is beginning, but this should have started much earlier. Pray it is not already too late. Dragon's teeth are concrete tetrahedrons, small pyramids about a meter high.

Russia will be preparing for a counteroffensive, perhaps in May, perhaps in June. Before that, we [Ukraine] must not only prepare and stabilize the situation, as our partners are very anxious for us to fortify ourselves. They are keeping their fingers crossed for us. They say, "You have the strength." We say, "No, we need help right now, dopomoha (help)."

"If there is no help from the USA," Zelenskyy told CBS, "Ukraine could even lose."

Run again it again translates the last sentence as CBS:

Unfortunately, two stations, the largest stations, suffered what is probably the most significant damage of the entire war. Moreover, unlike previous periods, last winter, the precision of the missiles is striking. The dispersal radius is a meter; whereas before it might have been 100m, 200m, or 300m, now they land precisely within a meter-by-meter area. Unfortunately, not all missiles could be shot down, and the consequences are simply colossal. It's an open field: no roof, no equipment, scorched earth.

According to Dmytro Sakharuk, [described in the text as] an executive [and potentially] the largest private investor in Ukraine's energy sector, 50% of the installed capacity has been lost. Railway stations are without power, electric locomotives are stalled, and Kyiv has extremely few diesel locomotives. All this has disrupted the logistics network for supplying the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) with military equipment and ammunition, as well as for troop deployments. The operation of Ukrainian defense enterprises and equipment repair bases has halted. Now, only rudimentary repairs using sledgehammers are feasible due to power outages.

The military command structure has been severely degraded. An energy collapse is looming. Many experts assess this as a prelude to more serious events on the front. These are systematic strikes aimed at liquidating Ukraine's energy supply system. These strikes must be viewed in the context of other actions, namely the destruction of the air defense system. Reports emerge daily about the destruction of anti-aircraft missile systems; this clearing operation is ongoing.

Second, there's a shift towards using particularly large munitions: 1.5-ton and one-ton bombs, and there are also five-ton and even nine-ton bombs. All this indicates that we [speaker implies Russia] are preparing for serious events on the front in the next 2 months.

The reputable publication, The Economist, also predicts upcoming problems for the AFU and notes that Ukraine started building fortifications far too late. The government still dreams of a new counteroffensive and fears the prospect that the current front line could turn into something very much like a border, which would cut off a fifth of the country and deprive it of most of its access to the sea. The idea that this line could become the basis for future peace negotiations is exactly what Zelenskyy wanted to avoid, but the dangers are now so great that this is the least bad option.

In recent weeks, excavation work has begun; the "sowing" of dragon's teeth is starting, but this should have begun much earlier. Pray that it is not already too late. Dragon's teeth are concrete tetrahedrons, pyramids about a meter high. They are in… [Sentence incomplete in original]

Russia will prepare for an offensive, perhaps in May, perhaps in June. Before that, we [speaker implies Ukraine] must not only prepare and stabilize the situation, as our partners are very concerned that we fortify our positions. They are keeping their fingers crossed for us. They say, "You have the strength." We say, "No, we need help right now, dopomoha [Ukrainian for help]."

If aid from the US does not come, Zelenskyy told CBS, Ukraine might even lose [the war].

And again yields BBC again (this time with additional translation "notes"):

Unfortunately, two power stations, the largest ones, have sustained perhaps the most significant damage of the entire war. Moreover, unlike in previous periods, last winter, the missile accuracy is striking – the deviation is within a meter. Whereas before it might have been 100m, 200m, or 300m, now they are hitting targets practically within a meter by meter area. Unfortunately, not all missiles could be shot down. The consequences are simply colossal: a flattened site, no roof, no equipment, scorched earth.

According to Dmytro Sakharuk, executive director of [DTEK, implied] the largest private investor in Ukraine's energy sector, 50% of installed capacity has been lost. Railway stations are de-energized, electric locomotives have stopped, and Kyiv has very few diesel locomotives. All this has disrupted the logistics network for supplying the AFU (Armed Forces of Ukraine) with military equipment and ammunition, as well as troop deployment.

The operation of Ukrainian defense enterprises and equipment repair bases has stopped. Now, due to power supply disruptions, only basic manual repairs [lit: "riveting work with a sledgehammer"] are possible. The military command and control structure has been severely weakened. An energy collapse is approaching.

Many experts assess this as a prelude to more serious events on the front line. These are planned strikes aimed at eliminating Ukraine's energy supply system. These strikes should be viewed in the context of other actions, specifically the destruction of the air defense system. Every day there are reports about the destruction of anti-aircraft missile systems; a clearing operation is underway. Second, the transition to using particularly large munitions: one-and-a-half-ton and one-ton bombs, and there are also five-ton and even nine-ton bombs. All of this indicates that we [presumably referring to Russia] are preparing for serious events on the front line in the next 2 months.

The reputable publication The Economist also predicts problems for the AFU in the near future and notes that Ukraine started building fortifications too late. The government still dreams of a new counter-offensive and fears the thought that the current front line could turn into something very similar to a border, which would cut off a fifth of the country and deprive it of most of its access to the sea. The idea that this line could become the basis for future peace negotiations is precisely what Zelenskyy wanted to avoid, but the dangers now are so great that this is the least bad option.

In recent weeks, earthmoving equipment has been mobilized [lit: "the earthmovers have started moving"], and the "sowing" of dragon's teeth has begun, but this should have started much earlier. Pray that it is not already too late. Dragon's teeth are concrete tetrahedrons, small pyramids about a meter high.

They… [incomplete thought] Russia will be preparing for an offensive, perhaps in May, maybe in June, and before that, we [presumably referring to Ukraine now] must not only prepare and stabilize the situation, as our partners are very anxious for us to strengthen our positions. They are keeping their fingers crossed for us. They say, 'You have the strength.' We say, 'No, we need help right now, dopomoha [Ukrainian for help].'

If there is no help from the US, Zelenskyy told the BBC [assuming "себес" and "в британскойс" are typos for BBC], Ukraine could even lose.

Notes:

"исполнительного. Нейшего" was interpreted as "Executive Director of the largest" based on context (Dmytro Sakharuk is the Executive Director of DTEK, Ukraine's largest private energy company).

"ВСУ" (VSU) is translated as AFU (Armed Forces of Ukraine).

"клепальные работы с помощью Кувалды" is translated literally with context, as it implies very basic, non-powered repair work.

"зачистка идёт" is translated as "a clearing operation is underway," referring to the destruction of air defense systems.

The shift in the pronoun "we" (мы) is noted, likely changing from a Russian perspective to a Ukrainian one towards the end.

"себес" and "в британскойс" are interpreted as typos referring to the BBC, based on common knowledge of Zelenskyy's interviews.

The text uses "контрнаступление" (counter-offensive) for Russia's expected action, but "offensive" is generally more accurate in English in this context unless Russia is explicitly retaking recently lost ground. I used "offensive."

And Gemini 2.5 Flash:

Unfortunately, two stations, the largest stations, received probably the most damage throughout the war. Moreover, unlike in previous periods, last winter, the accuracy of the missiles is striking – a dispersion of a meter. If before it was 100m, 200m, 300m, now it simply hits meter for meter. Unfortunately, it was not possible to shoot down all the missiles, the consequences are simply colossal. The site is clear, there is no roof, no equipment, scorched earth.

According to Dmytro Sakharuk, [representing] a major private investor in Ukraine's energy sector, 50% of installed capacity has been lost. Railway stations are de-energized, electric locomotives have stopped, and Kyiv has extremely few diesel locomotives. All this has destroyed the logistics network for supplying the AFU (Armed Forces of Ukraine), military equipment, and ammunition, as well as troop transfers. The work of Ukrainian defense enterprises and equipment repair bases has stopped. Due to power outages, now only basic repairs, metaphorically like 'sledgehammer work', are possible. The command vertical for troop control has sharply declined; an energy collapse is approaching.

Many experts assess this as a prelude to more serious events on the front. These are planned strikes to eliminate Ukraine's energy supply system. These strikes should be viewed in the context of other actions, namely the destruction of the air defense system; every day reports mention the destruction of anti-aircraft missile systems; a 'clearing out' is underway. Second, the transition to using particularly large munitions: one and a half-ton and one-ton, and there are also five-ton, there are also nine-ton bombs. All this suggests that 'we' [presumably the side delivering the strikes] are preparing for serious events on the front in the coming 2 months.

The authoritative publication The Economist also predicts problems for the AFU in the near future and notes that Ukraine started building fortifications too late. The government is still dreaming of a new counteroffensive and fears the thought that the current front line could turn into something very similar to a border that would cut off a fifth of the country and deprive it of most of its access to the sea. The idea that this line could become the basis for future peace talks is exactly what Zelensky wanted to avoid, but the dangers are now so great that this is the least bad option.

In recent weeks, earthmovers have come into motion; the planting of dragon's teeth is beginning, but this should have started much earlier. Pray that it is not yet too late. Dragon's teeth are concrete tetrahedra, pyramids about a meter high. They in…

Russia will prepare for a counteroffensive; it might be in May, maybe in June, and before that, we [presumably Ukraine] must not only prepare but also stabilize the situation, as our partners are very worried about us strengthening. They are holding their fists for us, they say, 'you have the strength'. We say no, 'we need help right now, dopomoha'. According to a British source [referencing Zelensky], if there is no help from the U.S., Ukraine could even lose.

For those interested in the technical aspects, here is the CURL command used with the NMT Google Translate API:

time curl -X POST \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $(gcloud auth print-access-token)" \
  -H "x-goog-user-project: [PROJECTID]" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json; charset=utf-8" \
  -d '{
    "sourceLanguageCode": "ru",
    "targetLanguageCode": "en",
    "contents": [
      "[TEXT GOES HERE]"
    ]
  }' \
  "https://translation.googleapis.com/v3/projects/[PROJECTID]/locations/us-central1:translateText"

And its Translation LLM equivalent:

time curl -X POST \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $(gcloud auth print-access-token)" \
  -H "x-goog-user-project: [PROJECTID]" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json; charset=utf-8" \
  -d '{
    "model": "projects/[PROJECTID]/locations/us-central1/models/general/translation-llm",
    "sourceLanguageCode": "ru",
    "targetLanguageCode": "en",
    "contents": [
      "[TEXT GOES HERE]"
    ]
  }' \
  "https://translation.googleapis.com/v3/projects/[PROJECTID]/locations/us-central1:translateText"